A man had better starve at once than lose his innocence in the process of getting his bread.

One of the most attractive things about the flowers is their beautiful reserve.

A hero's love is as delicate as a maiden's.

If the tax-gatherer, or any other public officer, asks me, as one has done, "But what shall I do?" my answer is, "If you really wish to do anything, resign your office." When the subject has refused allegiance, and the officer has resigned his office, then the revolution is accomplished.

Why should I feel lonely? is not our planet in the Milky Way?

The book exists for us perchance which will explain our miracles and and reveal new ones. The at present unutterable things we may find somewhere uttered. These same questions that disturb and puzzle and confound us have in their turn occurred to all the wise men; not one has been omitted; and each has answered them, according to his ability, by his words and his life.

I may add that I am enjoying existence as much as ever, and regret nothing.