Every man has his own courage, and is betrayed because he seeks in himself the courage of other persons.

There is a persuasion in the soul of man that he is here for cause, that he was put down in this place by the Creator to do the work for which he inspires him, that thus he is an overmatch for all antagonists that could combine against him.

If you cannot be free be as free as you can.

All things are known to the soul.

Let him go where he will, he can only find so much beauty or worth as he carries.

Insist on your life, never imitate... do that which is assigned to you, and you cannot hope too much or dare too much.

When private men shall act with original views, the lustre will be transferred from the actions of kings to those of gentlemen.