The magic of the pen lies in the concentration of your thoughts upon one object.

The true function of philosophy is to educate us in the principles of reasoning and not to put an end to further reasoning by the introduction of fixed conclusions.

Endeavour to be faithful, and if there is any beauty in your thought, your style will be beautiful; if there is any real emotion to express, the expression will be moving.

Many a genius has been slow of growth. Oaks that flourish for a thousand years do not spring up into beauty like a reed.

Murder, like talent, seems occasionally to run in families.

Sincerity is not only effective and honourable, it is also much less difficult than is commonly supposed.