Find fault, when you must find fault, in private, if possible; and some time after the offense, rather than at the time.

Thank God for tea! What would the world do without tea! How did it exist? I am glad I was not born before tea.

Whatever you are by nature, keep to it; never desert your line of talent. Be what nature intended you for, and you will succeed.

Among the smaller duties of life I hardly know any one more important than that of not praising where praise is not due.

Solitude cherishes great virtues and destroys little ones.

Do not try to push your way through to the front ranks of your profession; do not run after distinctions and rewards; but do your utmost to find an entry into the world of beauty.

Madam, I have been looking for a person who disliked gravy all my life; let us swear eternal friendship.