What life half gives a man, posterity gives entirely.

Beauty is a primeval phenomenon, which itself never makes its appearance, but the reflection of which is visible in a thousand different utterances of the creative mind, and is as various as nature herself.

Let everyone sweep in front of his own door, and the whole world will be clean.

One would give generous alms if one had the eyes to see the beauty of a cupped receiving hand.

Dream no small dreams for they have no power to move the hearts of men.

He who can not learn to love must flatter.

I am fully convinced that the soul is indestructible, and its activity will continue through eternity.