Walk groundly, talk profoundly, drink roundly, sleep soundly.

Weakness has its hidden resources, as well as strength. There is a degree of folly and meanness which we cannot calculate upon, and by which we are as much liable to be foiled as by the greatest ability or courage.

The best kind of conversation is that which may be called thinking aloud.

To impress the idea of power on others, they must be made in some way to feel it.

Greatness is great power, producing great effects. It is not enough that a man has great power in himself, he must shew it to all the world in a way that cannot be hid or gainsaid.

If we wish to know the force of human genius, we should read Shakespeare. If we wish to see the insignificance of human learning, we may study his commentators.

Despair swallows up cowardice.