Human society is like an arch, kept from falling by the mutual pressure of its parts

I shall never be ashamed to quote a bad author if what he says is good.

It is sometimes pleasant even to act like a madman.

It is a world of mischief that may be done by a single example of avarice or luxury. One voluptuous palate makes many more.

Philosophy's power to blunt all the blows of circumstance is beyond belief.

As was his language so was his life.

Those whom true love has held, it will go on holding.