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 only three pleasures in life pure and lasting, and all derived from inanimate things-books, pictures and the face of nature.
Human life may be regarded as a succession of frontispieces. The way to be satisfied is never to look back.
The art of life is to know how to enjoy a little and to endure very much.
Those who are at war with others are not at peace with themselves.
A gentle word, a kind look, a good-natured smile can work wonders and accomplish miracles.
Common sense, to most people, is nothing more than their own opinions.
I'm not smart, but I like to observe. Millions saw the apple fall, but Newton was the one who asked why.
The more we do, the more we can do; the more busy we are, the more leisure we have.
The art of conversation is the art of hearing as well as of being heard.
A life of action and danger moderates the dread of death.
He who undervalues himself is justly undervalued by others.
Life is a continued struggle to be what we are not, and to do what we cannot.
The most insignificant people are the most apt to sneer at others. They are safe from reprisals. And have no hope of rising in their own self esteem but by lowering their neighbors.
Grace in women has more effect than beauty.
The love of liberty is the love of others; the love of power is the love of ourselves.
When a thing ceases to be a subject of controversy, it ceases to be a subject of interest.
Man is the only animal that laughs and weeps; for he is the only animal that is struck with the difference between what things are, and what they ought to be.
You know more of a road by having traveled it than by all the conjectures and descriptions in the world.
The garb of religion is the best cloak for power.
Do not quarrel with the world too soon; for, bad as it may be, it is the best we have to live in, here. If railing would have made it better, it would have been reformed long ago.
Nothing is more unjust or capricious than public opinion.
Grace has been defined as the outward expression of the inward harmony of the soul.
Great thoughts reduced to practice become great acts.
Rules and models destroy genius and art.
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