One of our forefathers must have read a forbidden book.

If another Messiah was born he could hardly do so much good as the printing-press.

A writer who wishes to be read by posterity must not be averse to putting hints which might give rise to whole books, or ideas for learned discussions, in some corner of a chapter so that one should think he can afford to throw them away by the thousand.

Good taste is either that which agrees with my taste or that which subjects itself to the rule of reason. From this we can see how useful it is to employ reason in seeking out the laws of taste.

The greater part of human misery is caused by indolence.

The highest level than can be reached by a mediocre but experienced mind is a talent for uncovering the weaknesses of those greater than itself.

It is too bad if you have to do everything upon reflection and can't do anything from early habit.