Strong characters are brought out by change of situation, and gentle ones by permanence.

Never write on a subject without first having read yourself full on it; and never read on a subject till you have thought yourself hungry on it.

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.

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

Flowers never emit so sweet and strong a fragrance as before a storm. When a storm approaches thee, be as fragrant as a sweet-smelling flower.

Variety of mere nothings gives more pleasure than uniformity of something.

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