Sorrows gather around great souls as storms do around mountains; but, like them, they break the storm and purify the air of the plain beneath them.

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

The guardian angels of life sometimes fly so high as to be beyond our sight, but they are always looking down upon us.

Only deeds give strength to life, only moderation gives it charm.

The happiness of life consists, like the day, not in single flashes (of light), but in one continuous mild serenity. The most beautiful period of the heart's existence is in this calm equable light, even although it be only moonshine or twilight. Now the mind alone can obtain for us this heavenly cheerfulness and peace.

For the Infinite has sowed his name in the heavens in burning stars, but on the earth He has sowed his name in tender flowers.

The heart needs not for its heaven much space, nor many stars therein, if only the star of love has arisen.