There is nothing insignificant-nothing.

That only can with propriety be styled refinement which, by strengthening the intellect, purifies the manners.

Men of humor are always in some degree men of genius; wits are rarely so, although a man of genius may, amongst other gifts, possess wit, as Shakespeare.

This is the course of every evil deed, that, propagating still it brings forth evil.

Love is flower like; Friendship is like a sheltering tree.

That willing suspension of disbelief for the moment, which constitutes poetic faith.

Men of genius are rarely much annoyed by the company of vulgar people.