To the men of this world, to the animal strength and spirits, to the men of practical power, whilst immersed in it, the man of ideas appears out of his reason. They alone gave reason.

Deep insight will always, like Nature, ultimate its thought in a thing.

The only compensation which war offers for its manifold mischiefs, is in the great personal qualities to which it gives scope and occasion.

Don't waste life in doubts and fears; spend yourself on the work before you, well assured that the right performance of this hour's duties will be the best preparation for the hours and ages that will follow it.

The eyes of men converse as much as their tongues.

An individual has a healthy personality to the exact degree to which they have the propensity to look for the good in every situation.

The most dangerous thing is illusion.