He who possesses science and art, Possesses religion as well; He who possesses neither of these, Had better have religion.

Where the light is brightest, the shadows are deepest.

The world runs on from one folly to another; and the man who, solely from regard to the opinion of others, and without any wish or necessity of his own, toils after gold, honour, or any other phantom, is no better than a fool.

When I say to the Moment flying; 'Linger a while -- thou art so fair!' Then bind me in thy bonds undying, And my final ruin I will bear!

He who is wise puts aside all claims which may dissipate his attention, and confining himself to one branch excels in that.

Money lost, something lost. Honor lost, much lost. Courage lost, everything lost-better you were never born

Our earthly ball a peopled garden.