The hues of the opal, the light of the diamond, are not to be seen if the eye is too near.

Let me never fall into the vulgar mistake of dreaming that I am persecuted whenever I am contradicted.

History is the action and reaction of these two, nature and thought.

A strong person makes the law and custom null before his own will.

Man sheds grief as his skin sheds rain.

The escape from all false ties; courage to be what we are; and love of what is simple and beautiful; independence, and cheerful relation, these are the essentials.

All diseases run into one, old age.