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

The seat of knowledge is in the head; of wisdom, in the heart. We are sure to judge wrong, if we do not feel right.

The incognito of an inn is one of its striking privileges.

Man is a make-believe animal: he is never so truly himself as when he is acting a part

Men of genius do not excel in any profession because they labor in it, but they labor in it because they excel

Those who from a constant change and dissipation of outward objects have not a moment's leisure left for their own thoughts, can feel no respect for themselves, and learn little consideration for humanity.