Not in his goals but in his transitions, man is great.

Desire is possibility seeking expression.

Happiness is a perfume you cannot pour on others without getting some on yourself.

The Greek epigram intimates that the force of love is not shown by the courting of beauty, but where the like desire is inflamed for one who is ill-favored.

Wise men read very sharply all your private history in your look and gait and behavior. The whole economy of nature is bent on expression. The tell-tale body is all tongues. Men are like Geneva watches with crystal faces which expose the whole movement.

Character is higher than intellect... A great soul will be strong to live, as well as strong to think.

For splendor, there must somewhere be rigid economy. That the head of the house may go brave, the members must be plainly clad, and the town must save that the State may spend.