Good criticism is very rare and always precious.

We judge of man's wisdom by his hope.

It seems to be a rule of wisdom never to rely on memory alone.

Character is higher than intellect. Thinking is the function; living is the functionary.

The great man is not convulsible or tormentable; events pass over him without much impression.

The wise and just man will always feel that he stands on his own feet; that he imparts strength to the state, not receives security from it; and if all went down, he and such as he would quite easily combine in a new and better constitution.

Knowledge exists to be imparted.