The merit of those who fill a space in the world's history, who are borne forward, as it were, by the weight of thousands whom they lead, shed a perfume less sweet than do the sacrifices of private virtue.

He presents me with what is always an acceptable gift who brings me news of a great thought before unknown. He enriches me without impoverishing himself.

Chiefly the sea-shore has been the point of departure to knowledge, as to commerce. The most advanced nations are always those who navigate the most.

We all need someone who can help us do what we already can.

The sun illuminates only the eye of the man, but shines into the eye and the heart of the child.

Love is the bright foreigner, the foreign self.

The advantage in education is always with those children who slip up into life without being objects of notice.