Reverence the highest, have patience with the lowest. Let this day's performance of the meanest duty be thy religion. Are the stars too distant, pick up the pebble that lies at thy feet, and from it learn the all.

The life of the soul is incalculable.

Woman is born for love, and it is impossible to turn her from seeking it.

Harmony exists no less in difference than in likeness, if only the same key-note govern both parts.

Wine is earth's answer to the sun.

I find no intellect comparable to my own

Pain has no effect but to steal some of my time.