He who, when called upon to speak a disagreeable truth, tells it boldly and has done is both bolder and milder than he who nibbles in a low voice and never ceases nibbling.

Superstition always inspires littleness, religion grandeur of mind; the superstitious raises beings inferior to himself to deities.

Who forces himself on others is to himself a load. Impetuous curiosity is empty and inconstant. Prying intrusion may be suspected of whatever is little.

All finery is a sign of littleness.

A sneer is often the sign of heartless malignity.

Have I done aught of value to my fellow-men? Then have I done much for myself.

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