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.

But do your work, and I shall know you. Do your work, and you shall reinforce yourself.

Whoever is open, loyal, true; of humane and affable demeanour; honourable himself, and in his judgement of others; faithful to his word as to law, and faithful alike to God and man....such a man is a true gentleman.

The man for whom the law exists - the man of forms, the conservative - is a tame man.

Enlarge not thy destiny, said the oracle: endeavor not to do more than is given thee in charge.

Every man contemplates an angel in his future self.

I am become a transparent eyeball.