The world is full of contradiction.

The little that is completed, vanishes from the sight of one who looks forward to what is still to do.

When an idea is wanting, a word can always be found to take its place.

I examine my own being, and find there a world, but a world rather of imagination and dim desires, than of distinctness and living power. Then everything swims before my senses, and I smile and dream while pursuing my way through the world.

The man of understanding finds everything laughable.

Faith is hidden household capital.

The right man is the one who seizes the moment.