It is ever true that he who does nothing for others, does nothing for himself." ~ Goethe

The affairs of the world are no more than so much trickery, and a man who toils for money or honour or whatever else in deference to the wishes of others, rather than because his own desire or needs lead him to do so, will always be a fool.

Girls we love for what they are; young men for what they promise to be.

Our passions are true phoenixes; as the old burn out the new straight rise up from the ashes.

It is delivery that makes the orators success.

There is a politeness of the heart; this is closely allied to love.

Action has magic, grace and power in it.