The world is for thousands a freak show; the images flicker past and vanish; the impressions remain flat and unconnected in the soul. Thus they are easily led by the opinions of others, are content to let their impressions be shuffled and rearranged and evaluated differently.

I treat my heart like a sick child and gratify its every fancy

There are few who have at once thought and capacity for action. Thought expands, but lames; action animates, but narrows.

The most difficult thing is what is thought to be the simplest; to really see the things which are before your eyes.

If it is the greatest truth that you seek, the plants can direct you.

Whatever necessity lays upon thee, endure; whatever she commands, do.

The sea is flowing ever, The land retains it never.