I am of opinion that there is nothing so beautiful but that there is something still more beautiful, of which this is the mere image and expression,--a something which can neither be perceived by the eyes, the ears, nor any of the senses; we comprehend it merely in the imagination.

The wise man knows nothing if he cannot benefit from his wisdom. Wisdom is not only to be acquired, but also to be utilized.

Virtue and decency are so nearly related that it is difficult to separate them from each other but in our imagination.

There is wickedness in the intention of wickedness, even though it be not perpetrated in the act.

How much in love with himself, and that too without a rival!

It was fear that was then making you a good citizen, which is never a lasting teacher of duty.

History is indeed the witness of the times, the light of truth.