There is a road from the eye to the heart that does not go through the intellect.

We all know that the 'divine glory of the ego' is socially a great nuisance; we all do actually value our friends for modesty, freshness, and simplicity of heart. Whatever may be the reason, we all do warmly respect humility - in other people.

One can hardly think too little of one's self. One can hardly think too much of one's soul.

Playing as children means playing is the most serious thing in the world.

Wit is a sword; it is meant to make people feel the point as well as see it.

Be careful how you suggest things to me. For there is in me a madness which goes beyond martyrdom, the madness of an utterly idle man.

A puritan is a person who pours righteous indignation into the wrong things.