The possibility of interpretation lies in the identity of the observer with the observed. Each material thing has its celestial side; has its translation, through humanity, into the spiritual and necessary sphere, where it plays a part as indestructible as any other.

We are imprisoned in life in the company of persons powerfully unlike us.

The miracles of genius always rest on profound convictions which refuse to be analyzed.

Be not the slave of your own past - plunge into the sublime seas, dive deep, and swim far.

Painting was called silent poetry and poetry speaking painting.

Wealth brings with it its own checks and balances. The basis of political economy is noninterference. The only safe rule is found in the self-adjusting meter of demand and supply. Open the doors of opportunity to talent and virtue and they will do themselves justice, and property will not be in bad hands. In a free and just commonwealth, property rushes from the idle and imbecile to the industrious, brave and persevering.

We love force and we care very little how it is exhibited.