There is a joy in sorrow which none but a mourner can know.

Fancy rules over two thirds of the universe, the past, and future, while reality is confined to the present

In science the new is an advance; but in morals, as contradicting our inner ideals and historic idols, it is ever a retrogression.

Humankind's chief fault is that they have so many small ones.

Passion makes the best observations and the sorriest conclusions.

Individuality is to be preserved and respected everywhere, as the root of everything good.

How narrow our souls become when absorbed in any present good or ill! It is only the thought of the future that makes them great.