Handsome is that handsome does.

We sometimes had those little rubs which Providence sends to enhance the value of its favors.

That virtue which requires to be ever guarded is scarce worth the sentinel.

I...chose a wife, as she did her wedding gown, not for a fine glossy surface, but such qualities as would wear well.

If we don't want to define ourselves by things as superficial as our appearances, we're stuck with the revolting alternative of being judged by our actions, by…

He who meanly admires mean things is a Snob.

You cannot have a proud and chivalrous spirit if your conduct is mean and paltry; for whatever a man's actions are, such must be his spirit.