The sense of an entailed disadvantage - the deformed foot doubtfully hidden by the shoe, makes a restlessly active spiritual yeast, and easily turns a self-centered, unloving nature into an Ishmaelite.

Of a truth, Knowledge is power, but it is a power reined by scruple, having a conscience of what must be and what may be. . . .

Dear Friends all, A thousand Christmas pleasures and blessings to you -- good resolutions and bright hopes for the New Year! Amen. People who can't be witty exert themselves to be pious or affectionate.

In the vain laughter of folly wisdom hears half its applause.

It is as useless to fight against the interpretations of ignorance as to whip the fog.

No evil dooms us hopelessly except the evil we love, and desire to continue in, and make no effort to escape from.

The responsibility of tolerance lies with those who have the wider vision.