It is natural to man to regard himself as the object of the creation, and to think of all things in relation to himself, and the degree in which they can serve and be useful to him.

He who enjoys doing and enjoys what he has done is happy.

Waste not a day in vain digression; with resolute, courageous trust seek every possible impression and make it firmly your posession you'll then work on because you must.

What dazzles, for the moment spends its spirit; Whats genuine, shall posterity inherit.

The history of knowledge is a great fugue in which the voices of the nations one after the other emerge.

Kindness is the golden thread that holds society together.

Devote each day to the object then in time and every evening will find something done.