The most insignificant people are the most apt to sneer at others. They are safe from reprisals. And have no hope of rising in their own self esteem but by lowering their neighbors.

To be capable of steady friendship or lasting love, are the two greatest proofs, not only of goodness of heart, but of strength of mind.

Fashion is the abortive issue of vain ostentation and exclusive egotism ... tied to no rule, and bound to conform to every whim of the minute.

A strong passion for any object will ensure success, for the desire of the end will point out the means.

Great thoughts reduced to practice become great acts.

One shining quality lends a lustre to another, or hides some glaring defect.

Horus non numero nisi serenas (I count only the sunny hours).