Nothing has a stronger influence psychologically on their environment and especially on their children than the unlived life of the parent.
He who labors diligently need never despair; for all things are accomplished by diligence and labor.
One of the best rules in conversation is, never to say a thing which any of the company can reasonably wish had been left unsaid.
Arguments are to be avoided; they are always vulgar and often convincing.
Science is nothing but developed perception, interpreted intent, common sense rounded out and minutely articulated.
Bear in mind that you should conduct yourself in life as at a feast.
We cannot destroy kindred: Our chains stretch a little sometimes, but they never break.