“He chooses his language for its rich canorousness rather than for intensity of meaning.”

“There is no better ballast for keeping the mind steady on its keel, and saving it from all risk of crankiness, than business.”

“All the beautiful sentiments in the world weigh less than a single lovely action.”

“Democracy gives every man the right to be his own oppressor.”

“At the devil's booth are all things sold. Each ounce of dross costs its ounce of gold.”

“The mind can weave itself warmly in the cocoon of its own thoughts, and dwell a hermit anywhere.”

“Nature fits all her children with something to do, he who would write and can't write, can surely review.”