There is genius as well in virtue as in intellect. 'Tis the doctrine of faith over works.

Henceforth, please God, forever I forego the yolk of men's opinions. I will be light-hearted as a bird and live with God. I find him in the bottom of my heart, and I hear continually his voice therein.

What omniscience has music! So absolutely impersonal, and yet every sufferer feels his secret sorrow soothed.

The crime which bankrupts men and nations is that of turning aside from one's main purpose to serve a job here and there.

The moral sense is always supported by the permanent interest of the parties. Else, I know not how, in our world, any good would ever get done.

My giant goes with me wherever I go.

Sympathy is a supporting atmosphere, and in it we unfold easily and well.