The nature of things betrays itself more readily under the vexations of art than in its natural freedom.
Even within the most beautiful landscape, in the trees, under the leaves the insects are eating each other; violence is a part of life.
You can't be more horrific than life itself.
Half of science is putting forth the right questions.
The place of justice is a hallowed place.
Virtue is like precious odours,-most fragrant when they are incensed or crushed.