I have only one doctrine, the infinitude of the private man.

When the literary class betray a destitution of faith, it is not strange that society should be disheartened and sensualized by unbelief.

The great poet makes us feel our own wealth, and then we think less of his compositions. His best communication to our mind is to teach us to despise all he has done.

One man's justice is another's injustice; one man's beauty another's ugliness; one man's wisdom anpther's folly.

Beware of what you want-for you will get it.

Enthusiasm is one of the most powerful engines of success. When you do a thing, do it with all your might. Put your whole soul into it. Stamp it with your own personality. Be active, be energetic, be enthusiastic and faithful, and you will accomplish your object. Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm.

Besides the general infusion of wit to heighten civility, the direct splendor of intellectual power is ever welcome in fine society, as the costliest addition to its rule and its credit.