By conversing with the mighty dead, we imbibe sentiment with knowledge. We become strongly attached to those who can no longer either hurt or serve us, except through the influence which they exert over the mind. We feel the presence of that power which gives immortality to human thoughts and actions, and catch the flame of enthusiasm from all nations and ages.

To speak highly of one with whom we are intimate is a species of egotism. Our modesty as well as our jealousy teaches us caution on this subject.

Comedy naturally wears itself out - destroys the very food on which it lives; and by constantly and successfully exposing the follies and weaknesses of mankind to ridicule, in the end leaves itself nothing worth laughing at.

I'm not smart, but I like to observe. Millions saw the apple fall, but Newton was the one who asked why.

Life is the art of being well deceived.

The more we do, the more we can do; the more busy we are, the more leisure we have.

We go on a journey to be free of all impediments; to leave ourselves behind much more than to get rid of others