There is no pleasure subtler than the sensation of being a good workman; and in work there is the sense of consanguinity-unconscious as a rule but sometimes conscious.

O to be a dragon, a symbol of the power of Heaven-of silk-worm size or immense; at times invisible. Felicitous phenomenon!

The heart that gives, gathers.

The deepest feeling always shows itself in silence.

the sea is a collector, quick to return a rapacious look.

There never was a war that was not inward; I must fight till I have conquered in myself what causes war.

he who gives quickly gives twice / in nothing so much as in a letter.