Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm. For what is enthusiasm but the oblivion and swallowing-up of self in an object dearer than self?

O it is pleasant, with a heart at ease, Just after sunset, or by moonlight skies, To make the shifting clouds be what you please.

I love being superior to myself better than [to] my equals.

The happiness of life is made up of minute fractions - the little, soon forgotten charities of a kiss or a smile, a kind look or heartfelt compliment.

Metaphysics,--the science which determines what can and what cannot be known of being and the laws of being.

We have to administer the law whether we like it or no.

The history of all the world tells us that immoral means will ever intercept good ends.