In every block of marble I see a statue as plain as though it stood before me, shaped and perfect in attitude and action. I have only to hew away the rough walls that imprison the lovely apparition to reveal it to the other eyes as mine see it.

If I love in thee, beloved, only what thou lovest most, do not be angry; for so one spirit is enamoured of another.

The true work of art is but a shadow of the divine perfection.

Do you know that women who are chaste remain much fresher than those who are not?

Lord, make me see thy glory in every place.

Nature did all things well

The promises of this world are, for the most part, vain phantoms; and to confide in one's self, and become something of worth and value is the best and safest course.