In all times it is only individuals that have advanced science, not the age.
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 hardest thing to see is what is in front of your eyes.
When an idea is wanting, a word can always be found to take its place.
Time is my estate: to Time I'm heir.
If you modestly enjoy your fame you are not unworthy to rank with the holy.