... those who have never entered upon scientific pursuits know not a tithe of the poetry by which they are surrounded... Sad, indeed, is it to see how men occupy themselves with trivialities, and are indifferent to the grandest phenomena - care not to understand the architecture of the heavens, but are deeply interested in some contemptible controversy about the intrigues of Mary Queen of Scots!

A nation's institutions and beliefs are determined by it's character.

A function to each organ, and each organ to its own function, is the law of all organization.

The preservation of health is a duty. Few seem conscious that there is such a thing as physical morality.

Education is preparation to live completely.

To play billiards well is the sign of a misspent youth.

Every cause produces more than one effect.