The key to every man is his thought.

When at last in a race a new principle appears, an idea--that conserves it; ideas only save races.

A beautiful woman is a practical poet, taming her savage mate, planting tenderness, hope and eloquence in all whom she approaches.

Every great and commanding movement in the annals of the world is due to the triumph of enthusiasm. Nothing great was ever achieved without it

Fear is an instructor of great sagacity, and the herald of all revolutions.

Give me health and a day, and I will make the pomp of emperors ridiculous.

Foolish consistencies are the hobgoblins of small minds!