Whatsoever that be within us that feels, thinks, desires, and animates, is something celestial, divine, and, consequently, imperishable.

Anybody can get hit over the head.

Two characteristic marks have above all others been recognized as distinguishing that which has soul in it from that which has not - movement and sensation.

In the perfect state the good man is absolutely the same as the good citizen; whereas in other states the good citizen is only good relatively to his own form of government.

A man can make up his mind quickly when he has only a little to make up.

At his best, man is the noblest of all animals; separated from law and justice he is the worst.

Education and morals will be found almost the whole that goes to make a good man.