A system-grinder hates the truth.

The Soul rules over matter. Matter may pass away like a mote in the sunbeam, may be absorbed into the immensity of God, as a mistis absorbed into the heat of the Sun--but the soul is the kingdom of God, the abode of love, of truth, of virtue.

Nature hates monopolies and exceptions.

The secret of culture is to learn, that a few great points steadily reappear, alike in the poverty of the obscurest farm, and in the miscellany of metropolitan life, and that these few are alone to be regarded,--the escape from all false ties; courage to be what we are; and love what is simple and beautiful; independence and cheerful relation, these are the essentials,--these, and the wish to serve,--to add somewhat to the well-being of men.

Profound sincerity is the only basis of talent as of character.

Every burned book or house enlightens the world; every suppressed or expunged word reverberates through the earth from side to side.

Enthusiasm is one of the most powerful engines of success. When you do a thing, do it with all your might.