Of course, he who has put forth his total strength in fit actions, has the richest return of wisdom.

The scholar may lose himself in schools, in words, and become a pedant; but when he comprehends his duties, he above all men is arealist, and converses with things.

There is no eloquence without a man behind it.

It is God in you that responds to God without, or affirms his own words trembling on the lips of another.

For a great nature, it is a happiness to escape a religious training; religion of character is so apt to be invaded.

It is one soul which animates all men.

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