The death of a dear friend, wife, brother, lover, which seemed nothing but privation, somewhat later assumes the aspect of a guide or genius; for it commonly operates revolutions in our way of life, terminates an epoch of infancy or of youth which was waiting to be closed, breaks up a wonted occupation, or a household, or style of living, and allows the formation of new ones more friendly to the growth of character.

There is nothing settled in manners, but the laws of behavior yield to the energy of the individual.

Books are for nothing but to inspire

Though we love goodness and not stealing, yet also we love freedom and not preaching.

The beautiful is never plentiful.

If the East loves infinity, the West delights in boundaries.

The greatest discoveries are those that shed light unto ourselves.