Whatever you are by nature, keep to it; never desert your line of talent. Be what nature intended you for, and you will succeed. - Sydney Smith

I am old, but I certainly have not that sign of old age, extolling the past at the expense of the present.

The English, generally remarkable for doing very good things in a very bad manner, seem to have reserved the maturity and plenitude of their awkwardness for the pulpit.

A great deal of talent is lost to the world for the want of a little courage. Every day sends to their graves a number of obscure men who have only remained obscure because their timidity has prevented them from making a first effort.