He cannot complain of a hard sentence, who is made master of his own fate.

Yet have I ever heard it said that spies and tale-bearers have done more mischief in this world than poisoned bowl or the assassin's dagger.

Even in a righteous cause force is a fearful thing.

Nothing, it is true, is more common than for both Science and Art to pay homage to the spirit of the age, and for creative taste to accept the law of critical taste.

Love guides the stars towards each other, the world plan endures only through love.

Deep meaning lies often in childish play.

Mankind is made great or little by its own will.