It seems that it is madder never to abandon one's self than often to be infatuated; better to be wounded, a captive and a slave, than always to walk in armor.

It is so true that a woman may be in love with a woman, and a man with a man. It is pleasant to be sure of it, because it is undoubtedly the same love that we shall feel when we are angels.

... the Power who gave a power, by its mere existence, signifies that it must be brought out towards perfection.

You see how wide the gulf that separates me from the Christian church.

The character and history of each child may be a new and poetic experience to the parent, if he will let it.

It was not meant that the soul should cultivate the earth, but that the earth should educate and maintain the soul.

No temple can still the personal griefs and strifes in the breasts of its visitors.