The mind of man is like a clock that is always running down, and requires to be constantly wound up.

Books are a world in themselves, it is true; but they are not the only world. The world itself is a volume larger than all the libraries in it.

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

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.

There are many who talk on from ignorance rather than from knowledge, and who find the former an inexhaustible fund of conversation.

A nickname is the heaviest stone that the devil can throw at a man. It is a bugbear to the imagination, and, though we do not believe in it, it still haunts our apprehensions.

Those who can command themselves command others.