We are ashamed of our thoughts and often see them brought forth by others.

Is not marriage an open question, when it is alleged, from the beginning of the world, that such as are in the institution wish to get out, and such as are out wish to get in?

If we live truly, we shall see truly. It is as easy for the strong man to be strong, as it is for the weak to be weak.

Condense some daily experience into a glowing symbol and an audience is electrified.

The great man is not convulsible or tormentable; events pass over him without much impression.

Science finds it methods.

Man is made of the same atoms the world is, he shares the same impressions, predispositions, and destiny. When his mind is illuminated, when his heart is kind, he throws himself joyfully into the sublime order, and does, with knowledge, what the stones do by structure.