Do what you're afraid to do.

A believer, a mind whose faith is consciousness, is never disturbed because other persons do not yet see the fact which he sees.

Talent may frolic and juggle; genius realizes and adds.

Self-reliance is its aversion. It loves not realities and creators, but names and customs.

The test of civilization is the power of drawing the most benefit out of cities.

Character repudiates intellect, yet excites it; and character passes into thought, is published so, and then is ashamed before newflashes of moral worth.

Go out of the house to see the moon, and't is mere tinsel; it will not please as when its light shines upon your necessary journey.