One should conquer the world, not to enthrone a man, but an idea; for ideas exist forever.

Debt is a prolific mother of folly and of crime.

Man is made to create, from the poet to the potter.

Quit the world, and the world forgets you.

Knowledge of mankind is a knowledge of their passions.

The Athanasian Creed is the most splendid ecclesiastical lyric ever poured forth by the genius of man.

We should never lose an occasion. Opportunity is more powerful even than conquerors and prophets.