Prayer is more than meditation. In meditation the source of strength is one's self. When one prays he goes to a source of strength greater than his own.

Society develops wit, but its contemplation alone forms genius.

Enthusiasm signifies 'God in us.'

Love is above the laws, above the opinion of men; it is the truth, the flame, the pure element, the primary idea of the moral world.

Life, for me, is living among my friends.

The success of any man with any woman is apt to displease even his best friends.

there is not enough interest in life to spread over twenty-four hours when one can't sleep.