The force of passion is balanced by the force of interest.

A child, from the time he can think, should think about all he sees, should suffer for all who cannot live with honesty, should work so that all men can be honest, and should be honest himself.

Men of action, above all those whose actions are guided by love, live forever.

Only those who spread treachery, fire, and death out of hatred for the prosperity of others are undeserving of pity.

There is happiness in duty, although it may not seem so.

Like bones to the human body, the axle to the wheel, the wing to the bird, and the air to the wing, so is liberty the essence of life. Whatever is done without it is imperfect.

A poem is something sacred. Let no one Take it for anything except itself.