There is nothing new on earth / For a person who lives long and experiences much. / In my years of youthful wandering / I have seen crystallized people.

I never knew a more presumptuous person than myself. The fact that I say that shows that what I say is true.

Nature reacts not only to physical disease, but also to moral weakness; when the danger increases; she gives us greater courage

Every day we should hear at least one little song, read one good poem, see one exquisite picture, and, if possible, speak a few sensible words.

So, lively brisk old fellow, don't let age get you down. White hairs or not, you can still be a lover.

The ground that a good man treads is hallowed.

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