Let us replace sentimentalism by realism and dare to uncover those simple and terrible laws which, be they seen or unseen, pervade and govern.

All reform aims, in some one particular, to let the soul have its way through us; in other words, to engage us to obey.

By necessity, by proclivity, and by delight, we all quote.

Let us learn the meaning of economy. Economy is a high human office,--a sacrament when its aim is grand, when it is the prudence of simple tastes, when it is practised for freedom or for love or devotion.

The soul knows no persons.

Artists must be sacrificed to their art.

Let the words be gazetted and ridiculous henceforward.