Even wisdom has to yield to self-interest.
My God grant me love for that which has splendor, but in this time of my life let me strive for attainable things.
Humble in a humble state and great in greatness, I will work out the divinity that is busy within my mind.
He is gifted with genius who knoweth much by natural inspiration.
One race there is of men, one of gods, but from one mother we both draw our breath.
Not every truth is the better for showing its face undisguised; and often silence is the wisest thing for a man to heed.