We gladly put antiquity above our age but not posterity. Only a father doesn't begrudge his son's talent.

Perseverance is a silent power that grows irresistibly greater with time.

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

A noble soul alone can noble souls attract; And knows alone, as ye, to hold them.

Superstition is part of the poetry of life.

Solitude is fine when you are at peace with yourself and have something definite to do.

Names are but noise and smoke, Obscuring heavenly light.