Before we set our hearts too much upon anything, let us examine how happy those are who already possess it.
In our civilization, and under our republican form of government, intelligence is so highly honored that it is rewarded by exemption from the cares of office.
Dance is the hidden language of the soul.
Humor is the only test of gravity, and gravity of humor; for a subject which will not bear raillery is suspicious, and a jest which will not bear serious examination is false wit.
It is not enough to aim; you must hit.
Good habits, which bring our lower passions and appetites under automatic control, leave our natures free to explore the larger experiences of life.
There is only one success - to be able to spend your life in your own way.