Everything which is, is thought, but not conscious and individual thought. The human intelligence is but the consciousness of being. It is what I have formulated before: Everything is a symbol of a symbol, and a symbol of what? Of mind.

A man without passion is only a latent force, only a possibility, like a stone waiting for the blow from the iron to give forth sparks.

To do what is impossible for talent is the mark of genius.

The growth and development of the soul is more important than power and glory.

Never to tire, never to grow cold; to be patient, sympathetic, tender; to look for the budding flower and the opening heart; to hope always; like God, to love always--this is duty.

At bottom, everything depends upon the presence or absence of one single element in the soul - HOPE

Sympathy is the first condition of criticism.