Happy is the man who can do only one thing; in doing it, he fulfills his destiny.

Life is a country that the old have seen, and lived in. Those who have to travel through it can only learn from them.

Avoid singularity. There may often be less vanity in following the new modes than in adhering to the old ones. It is true that the foolish invent them, but the wise may conform to, instead of contradicting, them.

We do not do well except when we know where the best is and when we are assured that we have touched it and hold its power within us.

Words, like glasses, obscure everything they do not make clear. Before using a fine word, make a place for it.

Space is the stature of God.

Happy is the man who can do only one thing; in doing it, he fulfills his destiny.