Truth is a gem that is found at a great depth; whilst on the surface of the world all things are weighed by the false scale of custom.

Till taught by pain, men know not water's worth.

The reason that adulation is not displeasing is that, though untrue, it shows one to be of consequence enough, in one way or other, to induce people to lie.

A woman who gives any advantage to a man may expect a lover - but will sooner or later find a tyrant.

The image of Eternity--the throne Of the Invisible; even from out thy slime The monsters of the deep are made; each zone Obeys thee; thou goest forth, dread, fathomless, alone.

The Christian has greatly the advantage of the unbeliever, having everything to gain and nothing to lose.

There is a tear for all who die, A mourner o'er the humblest grave.