No man can be criticised but by a greater than he. Do not, then, read the reviews.

I like man, but not men.

How painful to give a gift to any person of sensibility, or of equality! It is next worst to receiving one

He who would be a great soul in the future, must be a great soul now.

All sensible people are selfish, and nature is tugging at every contract to make the terms of it fair.

I read your piece on Plato. Holmes, when you strike at a king, you must kill him.

No hope so bright but is the beginning of its own fulfilment.