Because the soul is progressive, it never quite repeats itself, but in every act attempts the production of a new and fairer whole.

The State must follow, and not lead, the character and progress of the citizen.

Prosperity is something the businessmen created for politicians to take credit for

Let a stoic open the resources of man, and tell men they are not leaning willows, but can and must detach themselves; that with the exercise of self-trust, new powers shall appear.

The picture waits for my verdict; it is not to command me, but I am to settle its claim to praise.

It does not to dwell on dreams and forget to live, but it is equally foolish to ignore the past – never forget.

The soul contains the event that shall befall it, for the event is only the actualization of its thoughts; and what we pray to ourselves for is always granted.