True courage is cool and calm. The bravest of men have the least of a brutal, bullying insolence, and in the very time of danger are found the most serene and free.

It is the same with understanding as with eyes; to a certain size and make, just so much light is necessary, and no more. Whatever is beyond brings darkness and confusion.

Never did any soul do good but it came readier to do the same again, with more enjoyment. Never was love or gratitude or bounty practiced but with increasing joy, which made the practicer still more in love with the fair act.

Remember that there is nothing in God but what is godlike; and that He is either not at all, or truly and perfectly good.

It is the hardest thing in the world to be a good thinker without being a good self examiner.

True features make the beauty of a face, and true proportions the beauty of architecture.

They who are great talkers in company have never been any talkers by themselves, nor used to private discussions of our home regimen.