There are men who, by their sympathetic attractions, carry nations with them, and lead the activity of the human race.

The multitude of false churches accredits the true religion.

Evermore in the world is this marvelous balance of beauty and disgust, magnificence and rats.

Vivacity, leadership, must be had, and we are not allowed to be nice in choosing. We must fetch the pump with dirty water, if clean cannot be had.

The lover is made happier by his love than the object of his affection.

Our age is retrospective. It builds the sepulchres of the fathers. It writes biographies, histories and criticism.

All things are known to the soul.