In sane moments we regard only the facts, the case that is.

The volatile truth of our words should continually betray the inadequacy of the residual statement.

As far back as I can remember I have unconsciously referred to the experiences of a previous state of existence.

If I devote myself to other pursuits and contemplations, I must first see, at least, that I do not pursue them sitting upon another man's shoulders. I must get off him first, that he may pursue his contemplations too.

What would we not give for some great poem to read now, which would be in harmony with the scenery,--for if men read aright, methinks they would never read anything but poems. No history nor philosophy can supply their place.

One is wise to cultivate the tree that bears fruit in our soul.

I fear that we are such gods or demigods only as fauns and satyrs, the divine allied to beasts, the creatures of appetite, and that, to some extent, our very life is our disgrace.