A woman's vanity is interested in making the object of her choice the god of her idolatry.

No really great man ever thought himself so.

That which is not, shall never be; that which is, shall never cease to be. To the wise, these truths are self-evident.

I do not think that what is called Love at first sight is so great an absurdity as it is sometimes imagined to be. We generally make up our minds beforehand to the sort of person we should like, grave or gay, black, brown, or fair; with golden tresses or raven locks; - and when we meet with a complete example of the qualities we admire, the bargain is soon struck.

I'm not smart, but I like to observe. Millions saw the apple fall, but Newton was the one who asked why.

In public speaking, we must appeal either to the prejudices of others, or to the love of truth and justice. If we think merely of displaying our own ability, we shall ruin every cause we undertake.

Believe all the good you can of everyone. Do not measure others by yourself. If they have advantages which you have not, let your liberality keep pace with their good fortune. Envy no one, and you need envy no one.