As long as there is satire, the poet is, as it were, particeps criminis.

Whoever can discern truth has received his commission from a higher source than the chiefest justice in the world who can discernonly law. He finds himself constituted judge of the judge. Strange that it should be necessary to state such simple truths!

In all perception of the truth there is a divine ecstasy, an inexpressible delirium of joy, as when a youth embraces his betrothed virgin.

The only way to tell the truth is to speak with kindness. Only the words of a loving man can be heard.

The future is too soon the past. So make perseverance your excellence and go confidently in the direction of your dreams.

Love your life, poor as it is.

I see less difference between a city and a swamp than formerly.