We do what we must, and call it by the best names we can, and would fain have the praise of having intended the result which ensues.

Works of the intellect are great only by comparison with each other.

Thus is man made equal to every event. He can face danger for the right. A poor, tender, painful body, he can run into flame or bullets or pestilence, with duty for his guide.

The hues of the opal, the light of the diamond, are not to be seen if the eye is too near.

The solar system has no anxiety about its reputation.

All vigor is contagious.

The first point of courtesy must always be truth.