Whatever the imagination seizes as Beauty must be truth -whether it existed before or not

There is an old saying "well begun is half done"-'tis a bad one. I would use instead-Not begun at all 'til half done.

Every mental pursuit takes its reality and worth from the ardour of the pursuer.

I have been astonished that men could die martyrs for their religion-- I have shuddered at it, I shudder no more. I could be martyred for my religion. Love is my religion and I could die for that. I could die for you. My Creed is Love and you are its only tenet.

Fanatics have their dreams, wherewith they weave a paradise for a sect.

My chest of books divide amongst my friends.

We read fine things but never feel them to the full until we have gone the same steps as the author.