Love is an ideal thing, marriage a real thing

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.

The best pleasures of this world are not quite true.

If a man or woman is born ten years sooner or later, their whole aspect and performance shall be different.

It is a great pleasure to transport one's-self into the spirit of the times; to see how a wise man has thought before us, and to what a glorious height we have at last carried it.

Over all the mountain tops is peace. In all treetops you perceive scarcely a breath. The little birds in the forest are silent. Wait then; soon, you too, will have peace.

Nature is the living, visible garment of God.