The thoughtful soul to solitude retires.

The secret must be kept from all non-people. The mystery must be hidden from all idiots.

He who has one enemy shall meet him everywhere.

Heaven but the vision of fulfilled desire, and Hell the shadow from a soul on fire.

Myself when young did eagerly frequent doctor and saint, and heard great argument about it and about: but evermore came out by the same door as in I went.

This clay, so strong of heart, of sense so fine,Surely such clay is more than half divine--'Tis only fools speak evil of the clay,The very stars are made of clay like mine.

To friends and eke to foes true kindness show; No kindly heart unkindly deeds will do; Harshness will alienate a bosom friend. And kindness reconcile a deadly foe.