It often happens that we blurt out things that may in some kind of way be harmful to us, but we are silent about things that may make us look ridiculous; because in this case effect follows very quickly on cause.

Treat a work of art like a prince. Let it speak to you first.

If we were not all so interested in ourselves, life would be so uninteresting that none of us would be able to endure it.

Scholars are those who have read in books, but thinkers, men of genius, world-enlighteners, and reformers of the human race are those who have read directly in the book of the world.

The reason domestic pets are so lovable and so helpful to us is because they enjoy, quietly and placidly, the present moment.

As a general rule, the longer a man's fame is likely to last, the later it will be in coming; for all excellent products require time for their development.

The alchemists in their search for gold discovered many other things of greater value.