Every day, therefore, should be regulated as if it were the one that brings up the rear, the one that rounds out and completes our lives.
An unpopular rule is never long maintained.
The language of truth is unvarnished enough.
When an author is too meticulous about his style, you may presume that his mind is frivolous and his content flimsy.
Obedience is yielded more readily to one who commands gently.
Pain, scorned by yonder gout-ridden wretch, endured by yonder dyspeptic in the midst of his dainties, borne bravely by the girl in travail. Slight thou art, if I can bear thee, short thou art if I cannot bear thee!