The human intellect is the great truth-organ; realities, as they exist, are the subjects of its study; and knowledge is the result of its acquaintance with the things which it investigates.
Genuine wit implies no small amount of wisdom and culture.
Life is the offspring of death.
The gifts of genius are far greater than the givers themselves venture to suppose.
We hail science as man's truest friend and noblest helper.
Genuine and innocent wit is surely the very flavor of the mind.