But the valid issue is the extent to which man knows how to form and master the material at his command.

The art of governing is a great metier, requiring the whole man, and it is therefore not well for a ruler to have too strong tendencies for other affairs.

Association with women is the basis of good manners.

All things are only transitory.

If in the infinite you want to stride, Just walk in the finite to every side.

One should not wish anyone disagreeable conditions of life; but for him who is involved in them by chance, they are touchstones of characters and of the most decisive value to man.

With little wit and ease to suit them, They whirl in narrow circling trails, Like kittens playing with their tails.