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.

Beauty is an outward gift, which is seldom despised, except by those to whom it has been refused.

We may climb into the thin and cold realm of pure geometry and lifeless science, or sink into that of sensation. Between these extremes is the equator of life, of thought, or spirit, or poetry,--a narrow belt.

Thefts never enrich; alms never impoverish; murder will speak out of stone walls. The least admixture of a lie-for example, the taint of vanity, the least attempt to make a good impression, a favorable appearance-will instantly vitiate the effect.

A sympathetic person is placed in the dilemma of a swimmer among drowning men, who all catch at him, and if he gives so much as a leg or a finger, they will drown him.

Everything intercepts us from ourselves.

A person's life is limited but serving the people is limitless. I want to devote my limited life to serving the people limitlessly.