Where confidence is wanting, the most beautiful flower in the garland of love is missing.

I love those who yearn for the impossible.

The greater part of all the mischief in the world arises from the fact that men do not sufficiently understand their own aims.

Could we perfect human nature, we might also expect a perfect state of things.

The deed is everything, the glory is naught.

A great deal may be done by severity, more by love, but most by clear discernment and impartial justice.

Do not hurry; do not rest.