When the gods come among men, they are not known.

Two sorts of writers possess genius: those who think, and those who cause others to think.

A strenuous soul hates cheap success.

Thanks to the morning light, Thanks to the foaming sea, To the uplands of New Hampshire, To the green-haired forest free.

Heroism feels and never reasons, and therefore is always right.

All that Adam had, all that Caesar could, you have and can do.... Build, therefore, your own world.

In analysing history do not be too profound, for often the causes are quite superficial.