What men usually say of misfortunes, that they never come alone, may with equal truth be said of good fortune; nay, of other circumstances which gather round us in a harmonious way, whether it arise from a kind of fatality, or that man has the power of attracting to himself things that are mutually related.

We are surrounded by abysses, but the greatest of all depths is in our own heart, and an irresistible leaning leads us there. Draw thyself from thyself!

Every bird has its decoy, and every man is led and misled in his own peculiar way.

Words are mere sound and smoke, dimming the heavenly light.

Faith is hidden household capital.

What is uttered from the heart alone, Will win the hearts of others to your own.

The ideal of beauty is simplicity and tranquility.