Who is the happiest man? He who is alive to the merit of others, and can rejoice in their enjoyment as if it were his own.

It is bad governments, not bad people, who cause revolutions.

Every person above the ordinary has a certain mission that they are called to fulfill.

Sweet moonlight, shining full and clear, Why do you light my torture here? How often have you seen me toil, Burning last drops of midnight oil. On books and papers as I read, My friend, your mournful light you shed. If only I could flee this den And walk the mountain-tops again, Through moonlit meadows make my way, In mountain caves with spirits play - Released from learning's musty cell, Your healing dew would make me well!

Sceptics are yet the most credulous.

When I say to the Moment flying; 'Linger a while -- thou art so fair!' Then bind me in thy bonds undying, And my final ruin I will bear!

Why look for conspiracy when stupidity can explain so much