That is ever the difference between the wise and the unwise: the latter wonders at what is unusual; the wise man wonders at the usual.

The student is to read history actively and not passively.

Let him be great, and love shall follow him. Nothing is more deeply punished than the neglect of the affinities by which alone society should be formed, and the insane levity of choosing associates by others eyes.

Wherever there is power, there is age. Don't be deceived by dimples and curls. I tell you that babe is a thousand years old.

Astrology is astronomy brought down to Earth and applied toward the affairs of men.

We do not yet trust the unknown powers of thought. Whence came all these tools, inventions, book laws, parties, kingdoms? Out of the invisible world, through a few brains. The arts and institutions of men are created out of thought. The powers that make the capitalist are metaphysical, the force of method and force of will makes trade, and builds towns.

I grieve that grief can teach me nothing, nor carry me one step into real nature.