Hypotheses are only the pieces of scaffolding which are erected round a building during the course of construction, and which are taken away as soon as the edifice is completed.

Every situation--nay, every moment--is of infinite worth; for it is the representative of a whole eternity.

The person of analytic or critical intellect finds something ridiculous in everything. The person of synthetic or constructive intellect, in almost nothing.

People who think honestly and deeply have a hostile attitude towards the public.

Misunderstandings and neglect occasion more mischief in the world than malice and wickedness.

Oh God, how do the world and heavens confine themselves, when our hearts tremble in their own barriers!

He who is firm and resolute in will molds the world to himself.