Nature suffers nothing to remain in her kingdom which cannot help itself.

The unbelief of the age is attested by the loud condemnation of trifles.

If you would serve your brother it is fit for you to serve him, do not take back your words when you find that prudent people do not commend you. Be true to your own act, and congratulate yourself if you have done something strange and extravagant and broken the monotony of a decorous age.

If a man's eye is on the Eternal, his intellect will grow.

We pray to be conventional. But the wary Heaven takes care you shall not be, if there is anything good in you. Dante was very badcompany, and was never invited to dinner.

The best lightning rod for your protection is your own spine.

All natural objects make a kindred impression, when the mind is open to their influence.