Words are the wings of actions.

She neglects her heart who too closely studies her glass.

Let none turn over books, or roam the stars in quest of God, who sees him not in man.

Whatever obscurities may involve religious tenets, humility and love constitute the essence of true religion; the humble is formed to adore, the loving to associate with eternal love.

Who gives a trifle meanly is meaner than the trifle.

Do not believe that a book is good, if in reading it thou dost not become more contented with thy existence, if it does not rouse up in thee most generous feelings.

He whom common, gross, or stale objects allure, and when obtained, content, is a vulgar being, incapable of greatness in thought or action.