Every man alone is sincere. At the entrance of a second person, hypocrisy begins

Wisdom is not found with those who dwell at their ease; rather nature, when she adds brain, adds difficulty.

Nothing is at last sacred but the integrity of your own mind. Absolve you to yourself, and you shall have the suffrage of the world.

Pictures must not be too picturesque.

Our health is our sound relation to external objects; our sympathy with external being.

O friend, never strike sail to a fear! Come into port greatly, or sail with God the seas.

Eyes...They speak all languages.