Mathematics can remove no prejudices and soften no obduracy. It has no influence in sweetening the bitter strife of parties, and in the moral world generally its action is perfectly null.

Art is a mediator of the unspeakable.

With knowledge grows doubt.

In politics people throw themselves, as on a sickbed, from one side to the other in the belief they will lie more comfortably.

People who think honestly and deeply have a hostile attitude towards the public.

Tomorrow sees undone, what happens not to-day; Still forward press, nor never tire! The possible, with steadfast trust, Resolve should be by the forelock grasp. Then she will ne'er let go her clasp, And labors on, because she must.

The artist who is not also a craftsman is no good; but, alas, most of our artists are nothing else.