The secret studies of an author are the sunken piers upon which is to rest the bridge of his fame, spanning the dark waters of oblivion. They are out of sight, but without them no superstructure can stand secure.

In the long run men hit only what they aim at.

The secret anniversaries of the heart.

Know how sublime a thing it is to suffer and be strong.

It is true, that it is not at all necessary to love many books, in order to love them much.

"Do not fear! Heaven is as near," He said, "by water as by land!"

Nothing with God can be accidental.