Anthony Trollope

He was not so anxious to prove himself right, as to be so.

She well knew the great architectural secret of decorating her constructions, and never descended to construct a decoration.

There is, perhaps, no greater hardship at present inflicted on mankind in civilised and free countries, than the necessity of listening to sermons.

The tenth Muse who now governs the periodical press.

There is no royal road to learning; no short cut to the acquirement of any art.