The man who masters himself is delivered from the force that binds all creatures.

It is better to be doing the most insignificant thing than to reckon even a half-hour insignificant.

Every form correctly seen is beautiful

Nature goes her own way, and all that to us seems an exception is really according to order.

Talents are nurtured best in solitude, But character on life's tempestuous seas!

Beware of dissipating your powers; strive constantly to concentrate them.

One must be something, in order to do something.