For a great nature, it is a happiness to escape a religious training; religion of character is so apt to be invaded.

We dare not trust our wit for making our house pleasant to our friend, so we buy ice cream.

Aristotle and Plato are reckoned the respective heads of two schools. A wise man will see that Aristotle platonizes.

That which dominates our imagination and our thoughts will determine our life and character.

My joy in friends, those sacred people, is my consolation.

Line in Nature is not found; Unit and Universe are round.

The essence of greatness is the perception that virtue is enough.