Very idle is all curiosity concerning other people's estimate of us, and all fear of remaining unknown is not less so.

A mob cannot be a permanency: everybody's interest requires that it should not exist, and only justice satisfies all.

And yet--it is not beauty that inspires the deepest passion. Beauty without grace is the hook without the bait. Beauty, without expression, tires.

Language is a city, to the building of which every human being brought a stone; yet he is no more to be credited with the grand result than the acaleph which adds a cell to the coral reef which is the basis of the continent.

I would study, I would know, I would admire forever.

Genius is the power to labor better and more availably. Deserve thy genius: exalt it.

Cultivate the habit of being grateful for every good thing that comes to you, and to give thanks continuously. And because all things have contributed to your advancement, you should include all things in your gratitude.