While the womanly god demands our veneration, the godlike woman kindles our love; but while we allow ourselves to melt in the celestial loveliness, the celestial self-sufficiency holds us back in awe.

Freedom exists only with power.

The painter is, as to the execution of his work, a mechanic; but as to his conception and spirit and design he is hardly below even the poet.

What shall he fear that does not fear death.

A childlike mind in its simplicity practises that science of good to which the wise may be blind.

Courage, ne'er by sorrow broken! Aid where tears of virtue flow; Faith to keep each promise spoken! Truth alike to friend and foe!

Utility is the great idol of the age, to which all powers must do service and all talents swear allegiance.