We hear eagerly every thought and word quoted from an intellectual man. But in his presence our own mind is roused to activity, and we forget very fast what he says.

In strict science, all persons underlie the same condition of an infinite remoteness. Shall we fear to cool our love by mining forthe metaphysical foundation of this elysian temple? Shall I not be as real as the things I see? If I am, I shall not fear to know them for what they are.

The last change in our point of view gives the whole world a pictorial air.

The multitude of false churches accredits the true religion.

But your isolation must not be mechanical, but spiritual, that is, must be elevation.

The eye is easily frightened.

The stupidity of men always invites the insolence of power.