But the wise know that foolish legislation is a rope of sand, which perishes in the twisting; that the State must follow, and notlead the character and progress of the citizen; the strongest usurper is quickly got rid of; and they only who build on Ideas, build for eternity; and that the form of government which prevails, is the expression of what cultivation exists in the population which permits it.

Where the banana grows man is sensual and cruel.

The wonder is always new that any sane man can be a sailor.

Do not say things. What you are stands over you the while, and thunders, so that I cannot hear what you say to the contrary.

So all that is said of the wise man by Stoic or Oriental or modern essayist, describes to each reader his own idea, describes his unattained but attainable self.

The crime which bankrupts men and nations is that of turning aside from one's main purpose to serve a job here and there.

Nature always wears the colors of the spirit.