I feel that I am a man of destiny.

Culture, far from giving us freedom, only develops, as it advances, new necessities; the fetters of the physical close more tightly around us, so that the fear of loss quenches even the ardent impulse toward improvement, and the maxims of passive obedience are held to be the highest wisdom of life.

The mind is the eyesight of the soul.

The very plants turn with a joyful transport to the light.

Of all the possessions of this life fame is the noblest; when the body has sunk into the dust the great name still lives.

Live with your century; but do not be its creature.

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