Men's prejudices rest upon their character for the time being and cannot be overcome, as being part and parcel of themselves. Neither evidence nor common sense nor reason has the slightest influence upon them.

Three things are to be looked to in a building: that it stand on the right spot; that it is securely founded; that it be successfully executed.

Nature! We live in her midst and know her not. She is incessantly speaking to us, but betrays not her secret. We constantly act upon her, and yet have no power over her. Variant: NATURE! We are surrounded and embraced by her: powerless to separate ourselves from her, and powerless to penetrate beyond her.

I respect the man who knows distinctly what he wants.

Reason can never be popular. Passions and feelings may become popular, but reason will always remain the sole property of a few eminent individuals.

The traveler was active; he went strenuously in search of people, of adventure, of experience. The tourist is passive.

Doubt can only be removed by action.