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

Every man finds a sanction for his simplest claims and deeds, in decisions of his own mind, which he calls Truth and Holiness.

Many might go to Heaven with half the labor they go to hell.

Yourself a newborn bard of the Holy Ghost, cast behind you all conformity, and acquaint men at first hand with Deity.

Go face the fire at sea, or the cholera in your friend's house, or the burglar in your own, or what danger lies in the way of duty, knowing you are guarded by the cherubim of Destiny. If you believe in Fate to your harm, believe it, at least, for your good.

An original sentence, a step forward, is worth more than all the censures.

Society is always taken by surprise at any new example of common sense.