The universe is but one vast Symbol of God.

No sadder proof can be given by a man of his own littleness than disbelief in great men.

Variety is the condition of harmony.

Over the times thou hast no power. . . . Solely over one man thou hast quite absolute power. Him redeem and make honest.

The work an unknown good man has done is like a vein of water flowing hidden underground, secretly making the ground green.

The glory of a workman, still more of a master workman, that he does his work well, ought to be his most precious possession; like the honor of a soldier, dearer to him than life.

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