The insolence of time is like a blow in the face from an unseen enemy.

it's better to be crazy on one point and happy, than sane on all points and unhappy.

the blue and cloudless day closes like the lid of a casket of jewels upon the violet rim of sea, and shuts out the light.

Books are like sapphires; they must be polished - polished! or else you insult your readers.

One must desire something to be alive.

the profession of the ministry is like matrimony: if it is possible for you to keep out of it, it's a sign that you've no business to go into it!

You can't have genius without patience.