The general order of things that takes care of fleas and moles also takes care of men, if they will have the same patience that fleas and moles have, to leave it to itself.

He that is a friend to himself, know; he is a friend to all.

I will follow the right side even to the fire, but excluding the fire if I can.

We are never present with, but always beyond ourselves; fear, desire, hope, still push us on toward the future.

The beautiful souls are they that are universal, open, and ready for all things.

An able reader often discovers in other people's writings perfections beyond those that the author put in or perceived, and lends them richer meanings and aspects.

We are more unhappy to see people ahead of us than happy to see people behind us.