Liberty is rendered even more precious by the recollection of servitude.

There is, I know not how, a certain presage, as it were, of a future existence; and this takes the deepest root, and is most discoverable, in the greatest geniuses and most exalted souls.

It is of no avail to know what is about to happen; for it is a sad thing to be grieved when grief can do no good.

The study and knowledge of the universe would somehow be lame and defective were no practical results to follow.

The popular breeze - Aura popularis

We must not only obtain Wisdom: we must enjoy her.

The Intellect engages us in the pursuit of Truth. The Passions impel us to Action.