A thinking man is the worst enemy the Prince of Darkness can have; every time such an one announces himself, I doubt not there runs a shudder through the nether empire; and new emissaries are trained with new tactics, to, if possible, entrap and hoodwink and handcuff him.

Thought is the parent of the deed.

I came hither [Craigenputtoch] solely with the design to simplify my way of life and to secure the independence through which I could be enabled to remain true to myself.

A background of wrath, which can be stirred up to the murderous infernal pitch, does lie in every man.

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

With stupidity and sound digestion, man may front much.

There is but one thing without honor, smitten with eternal barrenness, inability to do or to be,-insincerity, unbelief.