Toleration ought in reality to be merely a transitory mood. It must lead to recognition. To tolerate is to affront.

What dazzles, for the moment spends its spirit; Whats genuine, shall posterity inherit.

What makes poetry? A full heart, brimful of one noble passion.

The Bible grows more beautiful, as we grow in our understanding of it.

Who is the happiest man? He who is alive to the merit of others, and can rejoice in their enjoyment as if it were his own.

The world runs on from one folly to another; and the man who, solely from regard to the opinion of others, and without any wish or necessity of his own, toils after gold, honour, or any other phantom, is no better than a fool.

Difficulties increase the nearer we get to the goal.