If I quake, what matters it what I quake at? Our proper vice takes form in one or another shape, according to the sex, age, or temperament of the person, and, if we are capable of fear, will readily find terrors.

As a man thinketh, so is he, and as a man chooseth, so is he.

The secret is the answer to all that has been, all that is, and all that will ever be.

You must let go of a thing for a new one to come to you.

All natural objects make a kindred impression, when the mind is open to their influence.

In the order of nature, we cannot render benefits to those from whom we receive them, or only seldom. But the benefit we receive must be rendered again, line for line, deed for deed, cent for cent, to somebody. Beware of too much good staying in your hand. It will fast corrupt and worm worms. Pay it away quickly in some sort.

Sympathy is a supporting atmosphere, and in it we unfold easily and well.