If a man sits down to think, he is immediately asked if he has a headache.
Five great enemies of peace inhabit us: avarice, ambition, envy, anger and pride.
Every calamity is a spur and a valuable hint.
We ask for long life, but 'tis deep life, or noble moments that signify. Let the measure of time be spiritual, not mechanical.
We lie in the lap of immense intelligence.
My evening visitors, if they cannot see the clock should find the time in my face.