The longer we live the more we think and the higher the value we put on friendship and tenderness towards parents and friends.

It requires but little acquaintance with the heart to know that woman's first wish is to be handsome; and that, consequently, the readiest method of obtaining her kindness is to praise her beauty.

Surely, it is much easier to respect a man who has always had respect, than to respect a man who we know was last year no better than ourselves, and will be no better next year.

Cowardice encroaches fast upon such as spend their lives in company of persons higher than themselves.

Claret is the liquor for boys; port for men; but he who aspires to be a hero must drink brandy.

All wonder is the effect of novelty on ignorance.

The world is seldom what it seems; to man, who dimly sees, realities appear as dreams, and dreams realities.