Many might go to Heaven with half the labor they go to hell.

We do not want actions, but men; not a chemical drop of water, but rain; the spirit that sheds and showers actions, countless, endless actions.

To finish the moment, to find the journey's end in every step of the road, to live the greatest number of good hours, is wisdom.

Every man has his own courage, and is betrayed because he seeks in himself the courage of other persons.

The virtue of books is to be readable.

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

The socialism of our day has done good service in setting men to thinking how certain civilizing benefits, now only enjoyed by theopulent, can be enjoyed by all.