What is the true test of character unless it be its progressive development in the bustle and turmoil, in the action and reaction of daily life.

As all Nature's thousands changes But one changeless God proclaim; So in Art's wide kingdom ranges One sole meaning still the same: This is Truth, eternal Reason, Which from Beauty takes its dress, And serene through time and season Stands aye in loveliness.

When you take a man as he is, you make him worse. When you take a man as he can be, you make him better.

The real scholar learns how to evolve the unknown from the known, and draws near the master.

No prudent antagonist thinks light of his adversaries.

Every author in some way portrays himself in his works, even if it be against his will.

Master and Doctor are my titles; for ten years now, without repose, I held my erudite recitals and led my pupils by the nose.