Nothing tells more about the character of a man than the things he makes fun of.

I laugh at my heart, and do its will

To be loved for what one is, that is the greatest exception. The great majority love in others only what they lend him; their own selves, their version of him.

Our earthly ball a peopled garden.

Whenever I hear people talking about liberal ideas, I am always astounded that men should love to fool themselves with empty sounds. An idea should never be liberal; it must be vigorous, positive, and without loose ends so that it may fulfill its divine mission and be productive.

Not art and science only, but patience will be required for the work.

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