I at least have so much to do in unraveling certain human lots, and seeing how they were woven and interwoven, that all the light I can command must be concentrated on this particular web, and not dispersed over that tempting range of relevancies called the universe.

I easily sink into mere absorption of what other minds have done, and should like a whole life for that alone.

The right to rebellion is the right to seek a higher rule, and not to wander in mere lawlessness.

Fear was stronger than the calculation of probabilities.

'Character," says Novalis, in one of his questionable aphorisms - character is destiny'.

... it is seldom a medical man has true religious views--there is too much pride of intellect.

People glorify all sorts of bravery except the bravery they might show on behalf of their nearest neighbors.