To affect the quality of the day, that is the highest of arts. Every man is tasked to make his life, even in its details, worthy of the contemplation of his most elevated and critical hour.

The way by which you may get money almost without exception leads downward.

It requires nothing less than a chivalric feeling to sustain a conversation with a lady.

As to conforming outwardly, and living your own life inwardly, I have not a very high opinion of that course.

Beware of all enterprises that require a new set of clothes.

The mass never comes up to the standard of its best member, but on the contrary degrades itself to a level with the lowest.

Behave so the aroma of your actions may enhance the general sweetness of the atmosphere.

If I repent of anything, it is very likely to be my good behavior.

Each thought that is welcomed and recorded is a nest egg by the side of which more will be laid.

Thought is the sculptor who can create the person you want to be.