It is the delight of vulgar talent to dazzle and to bind the beholder. But true genius seeks to defend us from itself. True geniuswill not impoverish, but will liberate, and add new sense. If a wise man should appear in our village, he would create, in those who conversed with him, a new consciousness of wealth, by opening their eyes to unobserved advantages; he would establish a sense of immovable equality, calm us with assurances that we could not be cheated; as every one would discern the checks and guarantees of condition.

In every society some men are born to rule, and some to advise.

As we refine, our checks become finer. If we rise to spiritual culture, the antagonism takes a spiritual form.

I like people who can do things

Sometimes we receive the power to say yes to life. Then peace enters us and makes us whole.

The only thing that can grow is the thing you give energy to.

Thought is the blossom; language the bud; action the fruit behind it.