Genius detects through the fly, through the caterpillar, through the grub, through the egg, the constant individual; through countless individuals the fixed species; through many species the genus; through all genera the steadfast type; through all the kingdoms of organized life the eternal unity. Nature is a mutable cloud which is always and never the same.

There are eyes, to be sure, that give no more admission into the man than blueberries.

The best lightning rod for your protection is your own spine.

Music causes us to think eloquently.

The longest wave is quickly lost in the sea.

Tis curious that we only believe as deeply as we live.

We seek our friend not sacredly, but with an adulterate passion which would appropriate him to ourselves.