The fact of our deriving constant pleasure from whatever is a type or semblance of divine attributes, and from nothing but that which is so, is the most glorious of all that can be demonstrated of human nature; it not only sets a great gulf of specific separation between us and the lower animals, but it seems a promise of a communion ultimately deep, close, and conscious, with the Being whose darkened manifestations we here feebly and unthinkingly delight in.

The time is probably near when a new system of architectural laws will be developed, adapted entirely to metallic construction.

There are no such things as Flowers there are only gladdened Leaves.

People cannot live by lending money to one another.

Books are divided into two classes, the books of the hour and the books of all time.

Whereas it has long been known and declared that the poor have no right to the property of the rich, I wish it also to be known and declared that the rich have no right to the property of the poor.

It is his restraint that is honorable to a person, not their liberty.