Before we acquire great power we must acquire wisdom to use it well.

Profound sincerity is the only basis of talent as of character.

Everything in nature goes by law, and not by luck.

In a virtuous action, I properly am; in a virtuous act, I add to the world; I plant into deserts conquered from Chaos and Nothing, and see the darkness receding on the limits of the horizon.

Sanity consists in not being subdued by your means. Fancy prices are paid for position, and for the culture of talent, but to thegrand interests, superficial success is of no account.

Friendship is an order of nobility; from its revelations we come more worthily into nature.

We see God face to face every hour, and know the savor of Nature.