Who ever hears of fat men heading a riot, or herding together in turbulent mobs? No - no, your lean, hungry men who are continually worrying society, and setting the whole community by the ears.

Small minds are subdued by misfortunes, greater minds overcome them.

He who would greatly deserve must greatly dare.

Christmas is a season for kindling the fire for hospitality in the hall, the genial flame of charity in the heart.

He who would study nature in its wildness and variety, must plunge into the forest, must explore the glen, must stem the torrent, and dare the precipice.

There is a certain artificial polish, a commonplace vivacity acquired by perpetually mingling in the beau monde; which, in the commerce of world, supplies the place of natural suavity and good-humour, but is purchased at the expense of all original and sterling traits of character.

There is an enduring tenderness in the love of a mother to a son that trancends all other affections of the heart