Beware of her fair hair, for she excels All women in the magic of her locks; And when she winds them round a young man's neck, She will not ever set him free again.

It is in human nature to relax, when not compelled by personal advantage or disadvantage.

Are we not also married to conscience which we would love to get rid of often enough since it is more bothersome than a man or a woman ever could become?

I will listen to anyone's convictions, but pray keep your doubts to yourself.

Miracle is the pet child of faith.

A good man, through obscurest aspirations Has still an instinct of the one true way.

It seems to me that every phenomenon, every fact, itself is the really interesting object. Whoever explains it, or connects it with other events, usually only amuses himself or makes sport of us, as, for instance, the naturalist or historian. But a single action or event is interesting, not because it is explainable, but because it is true.