The existence of any evil anywhere at any time absolutely ruins a total optimism.

Never have I enjoyed youth so thoroughly as I have in my old age

A dream is always simmering below the conventional surface of speech and reflection.

Truth is a jewel which should not be painted over; but it may be set to advantage and shown in a good light.

There must ... be in our very nature a very radical and widespread tendency to observe beauty, and to value it. No account of the principles of the mind can be at all adequate that passes over so conspicuous a faculty.

It is a great bond to dislike the same things.

When all beliefs are challenged together, the just and necessary ones have a chance to step forward and re-establish themselves alone.