We can most safely achieve truly universal tolerance when we respect that which is characteristic in the individual and in nations, clinging, though, to the conviction that the truly meritorious is unique by belonging to all of mankind.

What then is your duty? What the day demands.

Most man only care for science so far as they get a living by it, and that they worship even error when it affords them a subsistence.

Higher yet and higher out of clouds and night, nearer yet and nearer rising to the light - light, serene and holy where my soul may rest, purified and lowly, sanctified and blest.

One is led astray alike by sympathy and coldness, by praise and by blame

One of the most striking signs of the decay of art is the intermixing of different genres.

With little wit and ease to suit them, They whirl in narrow circling trails, Like kittens playing with their tails.