The moral equalizes all; enriches, empowers all. It is the coin which buys all, and which all find in their pocket. Under the whipof the driver, the slave shall feel his equality with saints and heroes.

I honor health as the first Muse.

It is a greater joy to see the author's author, than himself.

Only an inventor knows how to borrow, and every man is or should be an inventor.

Every discourse is an approximate answer: but it is of small consequence, that we do not get it into verbs and nouns, whilst it abides for contemplation forever.

The civility of no race can be perfect whilst another race is degraded.

A skilful man reads his dreams for his selfknowledge; yet not the details, but the quality.