One lesson we learn early, that in spite of seeming difference, men are all of one pattern. We readily assume this with our mates, and are disappointed and angry if we find that we are premature, and that their watches are slower than ours. In fact, the only sin which we never forgive in each other is difference of opinion.

The truth, the hope of any time, must always be sought in minorities.

We are amphibious creatures, weaponed for two elements, having two sets of faculties, the particular and the catholic.

In the vaunted works of Art, The master-stroke is Nature's part.

Valor consists in the power of self recovery.

Sleep takes off the costume of circumstance, arms us with terrible freedom, so that every will rushes to a deed.

He who has a thousand friends has not a friend to spare, while he who has one enemy shall meet him everywhere.