When we build, let us think that we build forever. Let it not be for present delight nor for our use alone. Let it be such work as our descendants will look upon with praise and thanksgiving in their hearts.

The first condition of education is being able to put someone to wholesome and meaningful work.

You may sell your work, but not your soul.

Man's only true happiness is to live in hope of something to be won by him. Reverence something to be worshipped by him, and love something to be cherished by him, forever.

Life being very short, and the quiet hours of it few, we ought to waste none of them in reading valueless books.

To give alms is nothing unless you give thought also.

All great art is the work of the whole living creature, body and soul, and chiefly of the soul.