In this distribution of functions, the scholar is the delegated intellect. In the right state, he is, Man Thinking. In the degenerate state, when the victim of society, he tends to become a mere thinker, or, still worse, the parrot of other men's thinking.

My own mind is the direct revelation which I have from God and far least liable to mistake in telling his will of any revelation.

It is easy to carp at colleges, and the college, if he will wait for it, will have its own turn. Genius exists there also, but will not answer a call of a committee of the House of Commons. It is rare, precious, eccentric, and darkling.

The real and lasting victories are those of peace, and not of war.

The best university that can be recommended to a man of ideas is the gauntlet of the mob.

Bonaparte knew but one merit, and rewarded in one and the same way the good soldier, the good astronomer, the good poet, the good player.

Each man has an aptitude born with him. Do your work.