Doubt can only be removed by action.

Hatred is active, and envy passive dislike; there is but one step from envy to hate.

I will say with Lorenzo de Medici that those who do not hope for another life are always dead to this one.

Names are but noise and smoke, Obscuring heavenly light.

Beauty is everywhere a welcome guest.

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 world runs on from one folly to another; and the man who, solely from regard to the opinion of others, and without any wish or necessity of his own, toils after gold, honour, or any other phantom, is no better than a fool.