Bare lists of words are found suggestive to an imaginative and excited mind.

Looking at God instantly reduces our disposition to dissent from our brother.

Magic and all that is ascribed to it is a deep presentiment of the powers of science.

Let the stoics say what they please, we do not eat for the good of living, but because the meat is savory and the appetite is keen.

What is civilization? I answer, the power of good women.

To fill the hour; that is happiness to fill the hour, and leave no crevice for a repentance or an approval.

Men achieve a certain greatness unawares when working to another aim.