The telescope makes the world smaller; it is only the microscope that makes it larger.

Destiny is but a phrase of the weak human heart - the dark apology for every error. The strong and virtuous admit no destiny. On earth conscience guides; in heaven God watches. And destiny is but the phantom we invoke to silence the one and dethrone the other.

A citizen can hardly distinguish between a tax and a fine, except that the fine is generally much lighter.

She had never really listened to anyone in her life; which, some said, was why she had survived.

One of the great disadvantages of hurry is that it takes such a long time.

All architecture is great architecture after sunset; perhaps architecture is really a nocturnal art, like the art of fireworks.

Before the gods that made the gods Had seen their sunrise pass, The White Horse of the White Horse Vale Was cut out of the grass.