All truths are old, and all that we have to do is recognize and utter them anew.

If all these devils really exist it proves there must be angels, too.

Reasonable men are the best dictionaries of conversation.

We can offer up much in the large, but to make sacrifices in little things is what we are seldom equal to.

It is the color closest to light. In its utmost purity it always implies the nature of brightness and has a cheerful, serene, gently stimulating character. Hence, experience teaches us that yellow makes a thoroughly warm and comforting impression.

Everything in science depends on what one calls an aperçu, on becoming aware of what is at the bottom of the phenomena. Such becoming aware is infinitely fertile.

Tomorrow sees undone, what happens not to-day; Still forward press, nor never tire! The possible, with steadfast trust, Resolve should be by the forelock grasp. Then she will ne'er let go her clasp, And labors on, because she must.