We do not yet trust the unknown powers of thought. Whence came all these tools, inventions, book laws, parties, kingdoms? Out of the invisible world, through a few brains. The arts and institutions of men are created out of thought. The powers that make the capitalist are metaphysical, the force of method and force of will makes trade, and builds towns.

A beautiful behavior is better than a beautiful form; it gives a higher pleasure than statues or pictures; it is the finest of fine arts.

Every man believes he has a greater possibility.

Eloquence is the power to translate a truth into language perfectly intelligible to the person to whom you speak.

Don't make a novel to establish a principle of political economy. You will spoil both.

The consciousness in each man is a sliding scale, which identifies him now with the First Cause, and now with the flesh of his body; life above life, in infinite degrees.

Belief consists in accepting the affirmations of the soul; unbelief in denying them.