I consider him of no account who esteems himself just as the popular breath may chance to raise him.

The highest problem of any art is to cause by appearance the illusion of a higher reality.

Taste is only to be educated by contemplation, not of the tolerably good but of the truly excellent.

Kindness is the golden thread that holds society together.

The important thing in life is to have a great aim, and the determination to attain it.

Like the star that shines afar, Without haste and without rest, Let each one wheel with steady sway Round the task that rules the day, And do their best.

Whatever necessity lays upon thee, endure; whatever she commands, do.