Though we travel the world over to find the beautiful, we must carry it with us or we find it not.

A man is the prisoner of his power. A topical memory makes him an almanac; a talent for debate, disputant; skill to get money makes him a miser, that is, a beggar. Culture reduces these inflammations by invoking the aid of other powers against the dominant talent, and by appealing to the rank of powers. It watches success.

Repose and cheerfulness are the badge of the gentleman - repose in energy. The Greek battle pieces are calm; the heroes, in whatever violent actions engaged, retain a serene aspect.

Alas for the unhappy man that is called to stand in the pulpit, and not give the bread of life.

The philosophy of waiting is sustained by all the oracles of the universe.

It is one light which beams out of a thousand stars. It is one soul which animates all men.

Power dwells with cheerfulness.