Lord Byron is only great as a poet; as soon as he reflects he is a child.

The most fortunate of men, Be he a king or commoner, is he Whose welfare is assured in his own home.

People have a peculiar pleasure in making converts, that is, in causing others to enjoy what they enjoy, thus finding their own likeness represented and reflected back to them.

One says a lot in vain, refusing; The other mainly hears the "No."

A man sees in the world what he carries in his heart.

Light has called forth one organ to become its like, and thus the eye is formed by the light and for the light so that the inner light may emerge to meet the outer light.

Fresh activity is the only means of overcoming adversity.