In my utter impotence to test the authenticity of the report of my senses, to know whether the impressions they make on me correspond with outlying objects, what difference does it make, whether Orion is up there in heaven, or some god paints the image in the firmament of the soul?

It is better to be a thorn in the side of a friend than an echo.

There is a time when a man distinguishes the idea of felicity from the idea of wealth; it is the beginning of wisdom.

It is one light which beams out of a thousand stars. It is one soul which animates all men.

That which shows God in me, fortifies me. That which shows God out of me, makes me a wart and a wen.

I will not hide my tastes or aversions. I will so trust that what is deep is holy, that I will do strongly before the sun and moon whatever only rejoices me, and the heart appoints

Go forth into the busy world and love it. Interest yourself in its life, mingle kindly with its joys and sorrows.