There is not a single outward mark of courtesy that does not have a deep moral basis.

The whole history of the Christian Church is a mixture of errors and violence.

Waste not a day in vain digression; with resolute, courageous trust seek every possible impression and make it firmly your posession you'll then work on because you must.

Everything in the world may be endured except continual prosperity.

Art is in itself noble; that is why the artist has no fear of what is common. This, indeed, is already ennobled when he takes it up.

If I love you, what business is it of yours?

What one doesn't understand one doesn't possess.