Traveling is no fool's errand to him who carries his eyes and itinerary along with him.

When one becomes indifferent to women, to children, and young people., he may know that he is superannuated, and has withdrawn from whatsoever is sweetest and purest in human existence.

While one finds company in himself and his pursuits, he cannot feel old, no matter what his years may be.

The more one endeavors to sound the depths of his ignorance the deeper the chasm appears.

Debate is masculine, conversation is feminine.

Strengthen me by sympathizing with my strength, not my weakness.

Our favorites are few; since only what rises from the heart reaches it, being caught and carried on the tongues of men wheresoever love and letters journey.