When the Master of the universe has points to carry in his government he impresses his will in the structure of minds.

Nothing is great but the inexhaustible wealth of nature.

Had I but written as many odes in praise of Muhammad and Ali as I have composed for King Mahmud, they would have showered a hundred blessings on me.

Murder in the murderer is no such ruinous thought as poets and romancers will have it; it does not unsettle him, or fright him from his ordinary notice of trifles; it is an act quite easy to be contemplated.

Calmness is always godlike.

I awoke this morning with devout thanksgiving for my friends, the old and the new.

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.