One is never satisfied with the portrait of a person that one knows.

Of the book of books most wondrous is the tender book of love.

Who is sure of their own motives can in confidence advance or retreat.

Reason can never be popular. Passions and feelings may become popular, but reason will always remain the sole property of a few eminent individuals.

Truth is a torch, but a terrific one; therefore we all try to reach it with closed eyes, lest we should be scorched.

Aptitudes are assumed, they should become accomplishments. That is the purpose of all education.

The world sees only the reflection of merit; therefore when you come to know a really great man intimately, you may as often find him above as below his reputation.