Meditation is a rich and powerful method of study for anyone who knows how to examine his mind.

Our zeal works wonders, whenever it supports our inclination toward hatred, cruelty, ambition.

The worst condition of humans is when they lose knowledge and control of themselves.

The most profound joy has more of gravity than of gaiety in it.

Obsession is the wellspring of genius and madness.

Courtesy is a science of the highest importance. It is...opening a door that we may derive instruction from the example of others, and at the same time enabling us to benefit them by our example, if there be anything in our character worthy of imitation.

The oldest and best known evil was ever more supportable than one that was new and untried.