The architect had not stopped to bother about columns and porticos, proportions or interiors, or any limitation upon the epic he sought to materialize; he had simply made a servant of Nature - art can go no further.

Pride is never so loud as when in chains.

It is never wise to slip the bands of discipline.

As a rule, there is no surer way to the dislike of men than to behave well where they have behaved badly.

When people are lonely they stoop to any companionship.

To begin a reform, go not into the places of the great and rich; go rather to those whose cups of happiness are empty--to the poor and humble.

Would you hurt a man keenest strike at his self-love?