To reform a world, to reform a nation, no wise man will undertake; and all but foolish men know, that the only solid, though a far slower reformation, is what each begins and perfects on himself.

Silence is the eternal duty of man.

The eternal stars shine out again, so soon as it is dark enough.

Just in ratio as knowledge increases, faith diminishes.

Trust not the heart of that man for whom old clothes are not venerable.

Speech is human, silence is divine, yet also brutish and dead: therefore we must learn both arts.

Properly speaking, all true work is religion.