In civilized life, where the happiness and indeed almost the existence of man, depends on the opinion of his fellow men. He is constantly acting a studied part.

Age and Aging

Whenever a man's friends begin to compliment him about looking young, he may be sure that they think he is growing old.

Change

There is a certain relief in change, even though it be from bad to worse! As I have often found in traveling in a stagecoach, that ;it is often a comfort to shift one's position, and be bruised in a new place.

Heroes and Heroism

The idol of today pushes the hero of yesterday out of our recollection; and will, in turn, be supplanted by his successor of tomorrow.

Kindness

A kind heart is a fountain of gladness, making everything in its vicinity freshen into smiles.

Marriage

Marriage is the torment of one, the felicity of two, the strife and enmity of three.

Sorrow

The natural effect of sorrow over the dead is to refine and elevate the mind.