Life is a series of surprises.

The universal soul is the alone creator of the useful and the beautiful; therefore to make anything useful or beautiful, the individual must be submitted to the universal mind.

Nature magically suits a man to his fortunes, by making them the fruit of his character.

Human character evermore publishes itself. The most fugitive deed and word, the intimated purpose, express character.

There is, in all great poets, a wisdom of humanity which is superior to any talents they exercise.

What is civilization? I answer, the power of good women.

If you would rule the world quietly, you must keep it amused.