Generally he perceived in men of devout simplicity this opinion: that the secrets of nature were the secrets of God, part of that glory into which man is not to press too boldly.

If we are to achieve things never before accomplished we must employ methods never before attempted

No artist knows in his own lifetime whether what he does will be the slightest good, because it takes at least seventy-five to a hundred years before the thing begins to sort itself out.

A little philosophy inclineth man's mind to atheism, but depth in philosophy bringeth men's minds about to religion.

For whatever deserves to exist deserves also to be known, for knowledge is the image of existence, and things mean and splendid exist alike.

Money is like manure, of very little use except it be spread.

All colours will agree in the dark.