In the highest civilization the book is still the highest delight.

God evidently does not intend us all to be rich, or powerful or great, but He does intend us all to be friends.

The soul refuses limits and always affirms an optimism, never a pessimism.

Cultivate an attitude of gratitude, of giving and forgiving. Nothing can bring you peace but yourself.

Never read any book that is not a year old.

The world - this shadow of the soul, or other me - lies wide around. Its attractions are the keys which unlock my thoughts and make me acquainted with myself. I run eagerly into this resounding tumult... So much only of life as I know by experience... The true scholar grudges every opportunity of action past by, as a loss of power.

The South-wind brings Life, sunshine and desire, And on every mount and meadow Breathes aromatic fire; But over the dead he has no power, The lost, the lost, he cannot restore; And, looking over the hills, I mourn The darling who shall not return.