A man never discloses his own character so clearly as when he describes another's

A man never discloses his own character so clearly as when he describes another's.

Strong character is brought out by change, weak ones by permanence.

In later life, as in earlier, only a few persons influence the formation of our character; the multitude pass us by like a distant army. One friend, one teacher, one beloved, one club, one dining table, one work table are the means by which one's na

Every man regards his own life as the New Year's Eve of time.

Poverty is the only load which is the heavier the more loved ones there are to assist in bearing it.