As gas-light is found to be the best nocturnal police, so the universe protects itself by pitiless publicity.
Not in his goals but in his transitions, man is great.
Let every man shovel out his own snow and the whole city will be passable.
I am always insincere, as always knowing there are other moods.
A great man scarcely knows how he dines, how he dresses; but without railing or precision, his living is natural and poetic.
We take care of our health; we lay up money; we make our roof tight, and our clothing sufficient; but who provides wisely that he shall not be wanting in the best property of all, -friends?