I find no intellect comparable to my own

For precocity some great price is always demanded sooner or later in life.

There are noble books but one wants the breath of life sometimes.

I am 'too fiery'... yet I wish to be seen as I am and I would lose all rather than soften away anything.

The man of science dissects the statement, verifies the facts, and demonstrates connection even where he cannot its purpose.

It is astonishing what force, purity, and wisdom it requires for a human being to keep clear of falsehoods.

Wine is earth's answer to the sun.