An action is the perfection and publication of thought.

Sometimes a scream is better than a thesis.

What is the imagination? Only an arm or weapon of the interior energy; only the precursor of the reason.

Let us draw a lesson from nature, which always works by short ways. When the fruit is ripe, it falls.

I feel the same truth how often in my trivial conversation with my neighbours, that somewhat higher in each of us overlooks this by-play, and Jove nods to Jove from behind each of us.

If, at any time, it comes into my head, that a present is due from me to somebody, I am puzzled what to give, until the opportunity is gone.

If you follow the suburban fashion in building a sumptuous- looking house for a little money, it will appear to all eyes as a cheap, dear house.