There is a courtesy of the heart; it is allied to love. From its springs the purest courtesy in the outward behavior.

Mystery is truth's dancing partner.

Everything we do has a result. But that which is right and prudent does not always lead to good, nor the contrary to what is bad.

Men's prejudices rest upon their character for the time being and cannot be overcome, as being part and parcel of themselves. Neither evidence nor common sense nor reason has the slightest influence upon them.

We have time enough if we but use it aright

I nothing had, and yet enough for youth--Joy in Illusion, ardent thirst for Truth. Give unrestrained, the old emotion, The bliss that touched the verge of pain, The strength of Hate, Love's deep devotion,--O, give me back my youth again!

Energy will do anything that can be done in the world; and no talents, no circumstances, no opportunities will make a two-legged animal a man without it.