A man has no more right to say an uncivil thing than to act one; no more right to say a rude thing to another than to knock him down.

The fortitude which has encountered no dangers, that prudence which has surmounted no difficulties, that integrity which has been attacked by no temptation, can at best be considered but as gold not yet brought to the test, of which therefore the true value cannot be assigned.

It may be laid down as a position which seldom deceives, that when a man cannot bear his own company, there is something wrong.

Smoking is a shocking thing - blowing smoke out of our mouths into other people's mouths, eyes, and noses, and having the same thing done to us.

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

In this work are exhibited, in a very high degree, the two most engaging powers of an author. New things are made familiar, and familiar things are made new.

Every government is perpetually degenerating towards corruption, from which it must be rescued at certain periods by the resuscitation of its first principles, and the re-establishment of its original constitution.