Animals, we have been told, are taught by their organs. Yes, I would add, and so are men, but men have this further advantage that they can also teach their organs in return.

We will burn that bridge when we come to it.

He who possesses art and science has religion; he who does not possess them, needs religion.

A great scholar is seldom a great philosopher.

Our earthly ball a peopled garden.

Nothing is worth more than this day. You cannot relive yesterday. Tomorrow is still beyond your reach.

I don't know a greater advantage, than to appreciate the worth of an enemy.