We consider ourselves as defective in memory, either because we remember less than we desire, or less than we suppose others to remember.

Evil is uncertain in the same degree as good, and for the reason that we ought not to hope too securely, we ought not to fear with to much dejection.

A man may write at any time, if he will set himself doggedly to it.

The only end of writing is to enable readers better to enjoy life or better to endure it.

Human happiness has always its abatements; the brightest sunshine of success is not without a cloud.

The love of life is necessary to the vigorous prosecution of any undertaking

He who endeavors to please must appear pleased.