The the illuminated mind the whole world sparkles with light.

We love flattery, even though we are not deceived by it, because it shows that we are of importance enough to be courted.

The proof of a high education is the ability to speak about complex matters as simply as possible.

Some natures are too good to be spoiled by praise.

There are no fixtures in nature. The universe is fluid and volatile. Permanence is but a word of degrees.

Wit makes its own welcome, and levels all distinctions. No dignity, no learning, no force of character, can make any stand against good wit.

The spirit only can teach. Not any profane man, not any sensual, not any liar, not any slave can teach, but only he can give, whohas; he only can create, who is. The man on whom the soul descends, through whom the soul speaks, alone can teach. Courage, piety, love, wisdom, can teach; and every man can open his door to these angels, and they shall bring him the gift of tongues. But the man who aims to speak as books enable, as synods use, as the fashion guides, and as interest commands, babbles. Let him hush.