The general remedy of those who are uneasy without knowing the cause is change of place.

Cucumber should be well sliced, dressed with pepper and vinegar, and then thrown out.

The true measure of a man is how he treats someone who can do him absolutely no good.

Curiosity is one of the most permanent and certain characteristics of a vigorous intellect.

Kindness is in our power, even when fondness is not.

When a man knows he is to be hanged in a fortnight, it concentrates his mind wonderfully.

Classical quotation is the parole of literary men all over the world.

A man who uses a great many words to express his meaning is like a bad marksman who, instead of aiming a single stone at an object, takes up a handful and throws at it in hopes he may hit.

There are minds so impatient of inferiority that their gratitude is a species of revenge, and they return benefits, not because recompense is a pleasure, but because obligation is a pain.

When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life; for there is in London all that life can afford.

He who has so little knowledge of human nature as to seek happiness by changing anything but his own disposition will waste his life in fruitless efforts.

The words ‘I love you’ are worthless when you don’t know who the 'I' is in that statement.

To find the books end, cross the ancient wood to the mystic isle.Until then, prepare yourselffor the coming battle. . .AND TRUST NO ONE.

Trust in the silent doers. It is far more difficult to put your dreams into action than into flowery words.

Verily, there is no dishonor in death at the hands of a far superior enemy.

Guard against the impostures of pretended patriotism.

Communists have no respect for people, only for positions.

Whatever the present moment contains, accept it as if you had chosen it.

For my part, I will never give up, and I mean never.

Nothing ever fits the palm so perfectly, or feels so right, or inspires so much protective instinct as the hand of a child

Communism needs democracy like the human body needs oxygen.