The young man reveres men of genius, because, to speak truly, they are more himself than he is.

A state of war or anarchy, in which law has little force, is so far valuable, that it puts every man on trial. The man of principle is known as such, and even in the fury of faction is respected.

You shall not come nearer a man by getting into his house.

There is more in every person's soul than we think.

The energetic action of the times develops individualism, and the religious appear isolated. I esteem this a step in the right direction. Heaven deals with us on no representative system. Souls are not saved in bundles.

Truth is handsomer than the affectation of love. Your goodness must have some edge to it, else it is none.

I find the Englishman to be him of all men who stands firmest in his shoes. They have in themselves what they value in their horses, mettle and bottom.