I do not think there is anything deserving the name of society to be found out of London.

A distinction has been made between acuteness and subtlety of understanding. This might be illustrated by saying that acuteness consists in taking up the points or solid atoms, subtlety in feeling the air of truth.

We never do anything well till we cease to think about the manner of doing it. This is the reason why it is so difficult for any but natives to speak a language correctly or idiomatically.

The essence of poetry is will and passion.

The worst old age is that of the mind.

A proud man is satisfied with his own good opinion, and does not seek to make converts to it.

Grace is the absence of everything that indicates pain or difficulty, hesitation or incongruity.