Not only is the world informed of everything about you, but of a great deal more.

The world is good natured to people who are good natured.

That acknowledgment of weakness which we make in imploring to be relieved from hunger and from temptation is surely wisely put in our daily prayer. Think of it, you who are rich, and take heed how you turn a beggar away.

As if the ray which travels from the sun would reach me sooner than the man who blacks my boots.

'No business before breakfast, Glum!' says the King. 'Breakfast first, business next.'

The world is a looking glass and gives back to every man the reflection of his own face.

Kindness is very indigestible. It disagrees with very proud stomachs.