A little fact is worth a whole limbo of dreams.

The sum of wisdom is that time is never lost that is devoted to work.

Enthusiasm is one of the most powerful engines of success. When you do a thing, do it with all your might.

Show me a man who has acted, and who has not been the victim and slave of his action. What they have done commits and enforces them to do the same again. The first act, which was to be an experiment, becomes a sacrament.

Each philosopher, each bard, each actor has only done for me, as by a delegate, what one day I can do for myself.

The beautiful is never plentiful.

The moment we indulge our affections, the earth is metamorphosed.