It seems to me that every phenomenon, every fact, itself is the really interesting object. Whoever explains it, or connects it with other events, usually only amuses himself or makes sport of us, as, for instance, the naturalist or historian. But a single action or event is interesting, not because it is explainable, but because it is true.

A great deal may be done by severity, more by love, but most by clear discernment and impartial justice.

What is not fully understood is not possessed.

What we don't understand we don't possess.

Always to distrust is an error, as well as always to trust.

Life is not anything, but an opportunity for something.

It is a misfortune to pass at once from observation to conclusion, and to regard both as of equal value; but it befalls many a student.