Perpetual modernness is the measure of merit, in every work of art; since the author of it was not misled by anything short- livedor local, but abode by real and abiding traits.

Some men, at the approach of a dispute, neigh like horses.

I am present at the sowing of the seed of the world. With a geometry of sunbeams, the soul lays the foundations of nature.

Research is not seeing what others do not see, it is seeing the same thing as other people and thinking what they do not.

The highest proof of civility is that the whole public action of the State is directed on securing the greatest good of the greatest number.

God builds his temple in the heart on the ruins of churches and religions.

One can never truly savor success until first tasting adversity.