The happiness of every country depends upon the character of its people, rather than the form of its government.

People have no right to make fools of themselves, unless they have no relations to blush for them.

Hurry is only admissible in catching flies.

Impossible desires are the height of unreason.

Wishes, like castles in the air, are inexpensive and not taxable.

There is the kiss of welcome and of parting, the long, lingering, loving, present one; the stolen, or the mutual one; the kiss of love, of joy, and of sorrow; the seal of promise and receipt of fulfillment.

Money is a necessity; so is dirt.