We uniformly applaud what is right and condemn what is wrong, when it costs us nothing but the sentiment.

The true barbarian is he who thinks everything barbarous but his own tastes and prejudices.

A gentle word, a kind look, a good-natured smile can work wonders and accomplish miracles.

Words are the only things that last for ever.

Honesty is one part of eloquence. We persuade others by being in earnest ourselves.

Language, if it throws a veil over our ideas, adds a softness and refinement to them, like that which the atmosphere gives to naked objects.

The look of a gentleman is little else than the reflection of the looks of the world.