Unlimited power is worse for the average person than unlimited alcohol; and the resulting intoxication is more damaging for others. Very few have not deteriorated when given absolute dominion. It is worse for the governor than for the governed.

The highest happiness on earth is marriage. Every man who is happily married is a successful man even if he has failed in everything else.

The final test of a gentleman is his respect for those who can be of no possible service to him.

Being educated means to prefer the best not only to the worst but to the second best.

The principle of happiness should be like the principle of virtue: it should not be dependent of things, but be a part of personality [and character].

A student never forgets an encouraging private word, when it is given with sincere respect and admiration.

One appreciates that daily life is really good when one wakes from a horrible dream, or when one takes the first outing after a sickness. Why not realize it now?