A man must be in sympathy with society around him, or else, not wish to be in sympathy with it. If neither of these two, he must be wretched.

Those who stay away from the election think that one vote will do no good. 'Tis but one step more to think one vote will do no harm.

It seems to be a rule of wisdom never to rely on memory alone.

I think we must get rid of slavery or we must get rid of freedom.

We hear eagerly every thought and word quoted from an intellectual man. But in his presence our own mind is roused to activity, and we forget very fast what he says.

Nothing is more simple than greatness; indeed, to be simple is to be great.

Free should be the scholar - free and brave.