That which has been endured with difficulty is remedied with delight.

Slavery takes hold of few, but many take hold of slavery.

The voice is nothing but beaten air.

Many discoveries are reserved for ages still to come . . . . Our universe is a sorry little affair unless it has in it something for every age to investigate.

Our life's a moment and less than a moment, but even this mite nature has mockingly humored with some appearance of a longer span.

That day which you fear as being the end of all things is the birthday of your eternity.

There is nothing in the world so much admired as a man who knows how to bear unhappiness with courage.