Foolish men imagine that because judgment for an evil thing is delayed, there is no justice; but only accident here below. Judgment for an evil thing is many times delayed some day or two, some century or two, but it is sure as life, it is sure as death.

I've got a great ambition to die of exhaustion rather than boredom.

The lies (Western slander) which well-meaning zeal has heaped round this man (Muhammad) are disgraceful to ourselves only.

Speech is of time, silence is of eternity.

The cut of a garment speaks of intellect and talent and the color of temperament and heart.

The latest gospel in this world is, know thy work and do it.

Reform is not pleasant, but grievous; no person can reform themselves without suffering and hard work, how much less a nation.