We do not yet trust the unknown power of thoughts.

Character is higher than intellect. Thinking is the function; living is the functionary.

Do that which you fear to do, and the fear will die.

I think all men know better than they do; know that the institutions we so volubly commend are go-carts and baubles; but they darenot trust their presentiments.

We are rich only through what we give, and poor only through what we refuse.

Live in the sunshine.

The world - this shadow of the soul, or other me - lies wide around. Its attractions are the keys which unlock my thoughts and make me acquainted with myself. I run eagerly into this resounding tumult... So much only of life as I know by experience... The true scholar grudges every opportunity of action past by, as a loss of power.