To have a positive religion is not necessary. To be in harmony with yourself and the universe is what counts, and this is possible without positive and specific formulation in words.

People can only live with their equals, and not even with them; for in the long run they cannot tolerate that someone is their equal.

True love is love that stays constant for ever, whatever it's fortune; whether requited or scored, filled or sent empty away.

All sects seem to me to be right in what they assert, and wrong in what they deny.

We are our own aptest deceiver.

A man should hear a little music, read a little poetry, and see a fine picture every day of his life, in order that worldly cares may not obliterate the sense of the beautiful which God has implanted in the human soul.

If thou wouldst hear what seemly is and fit, inquire of noble woman; they can tell, who in life's common usage hold their place by graceful deed and aptly chosen word.