Self trust is the essence of heroism.

A great man scarcely knows how he dines, how he dresses; but without railing or precision, his living is natural and poetic.

Why should I hasten to solve every riddle which life offers me? I am well assured that the Questioner, who brings me so many problems, will bring me the answers also, in due time.

Nature does not cocker us: we are children, not pets: she is not fond: everything is dealt to us without fear or favor, after severe universal laws.

Man is the dwarf of himself.

Only that is poetry which cleanses and mans me.

Friends are like spaghetti, they should stick together. The only way to have a friend is to be one.