Whilst all the world is in pursuit of power, culture corrects the theory of success.

There is nothing settled in manners, but the laws of behavior yield to the energy of the individual.

Emancipation is the demand of civilization. That is a principle; everything else is an intrigue.

The longest wave is quickly lost in the sea.

Homeopathy is insignificant as an act of healing, but of great value as criticism on the hygeia or medical practice of the time.

I appeal from your customs. I must be myself. I cannot break myself anylonger for you, or you. If you can love me for what I am, we shall bethe happier. If you cannot, I will still seek to deserve that youshould. I will not hide my tastes or aversions. I will so trust thatwhat is deep is holy, that I will do strongly before the sun and moonwhatever inly rejoices me, and the heart appoints. If you are noble, Iwill love you; if you are not, I will not hurt you and myself byhypocritical attentions. If you are true, but not in the same truthwith me, cleave to your companions; I will seek my own.

There is creative reading as well as creative writing.