Abuse is an indirect species of homage.

The ignorance of the world leaves one at the mercy of its malice.

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.

Cowardice is not synonymous with prudence. It often happens that the better part of discretion is valor.

To write a genuine familiar or truly English style is to write as anyone would speak in common conversation, who had a thorough command and choice of words, or who could discourse with ease, force, and perspicuity, setting aside all pedantic and oratorical flourishes.

He who undervalues himself is justly undervalued by others.

We find many things to which the prohibition of them constitutes the only temptation.