There is something in man which your science cannot satisfy.

Evil and good are everywhere, like shadow and substance; inseparable (for men) yet not hostile, only opposed.

Permanence, perseverance and persistence in spite of all obstacle s, discouragement s, and impossibilities: It is this, that in all things distinguishes the strong soul from the weak.

Wonder is the basis of worship.

A man's religion consists, not of the many things he is in doubt of and tries to believe, but of the few he is assured of and has no need of effort for believing.

"Love is not altogether a Delirium," says he elsewhere; "yet has it many points in common therewith."

Ill-health, of body or of mind, is defeat. Health alone is victory. Let all men, if they can manage it, contrive to be healthy!