Love has the tendency of pressing together all the lights - all the rays emitted from the beloved object by the burning-glass of fantasy, - into one focus, and making of them one radiant sun without any spots.

The history of a man is in his character.

Certain defects are necessary for the existence of individuality.

Merely to breathe freely does not mean to live.

If you want to reach the infinite, then explore every aspect of the finite.

Divide and command, a wise maxim; Unite and guide, a better.

Hatred is active, and envy passive dislike; there is but one step from envy to hate.