The iron chain and the silken cord are both equally bonds.

The gentlest man cannot live in peace if it does not please his wicked neighbor.

The world's history is constant, like the laws of nature, and simple, like the souls of men. The same conditions continually produce the same results.

I am my own heaven and hell!

A sublime soul can rise to all kinds of greatness, but by an effort; it can tear itself from all bondage, to all that limits and constrains it, but only by strength of will. Consequently the sublime soul is only free by broken efforts.

If you want to study yourself, look into the hearts of other people. If you want to study other people, look into your own heart.

It is not the mere station of life that stamps the value on us, but the manner in which we act our part.