Man is always more than he can know of himself; consequently, his accomplishments, time and again, will come as a surprise to him.

In ourselves are triumph and defeat.

I will be a man among men; and no longer a dreamer among shadows. Henceforth be mine a life of action and reality! I will work in my own sphere, nor wish it other than it is. This alone is health and happiness.

The true poet is a friendly man. He takes to his arms even cold and inanimate things, and rejoices in his heart.

There are favorable hours for reading a book, as for writing it.

As the heart is, so is love to the heart. It partakes of its strength or weakness, its health or disease.

I have an affection for a great city. I feel safe in the neighborhood of man, and enjoy the sweet security of the streets.