You would have imagined her at one moment a maniac, at another a queen.

First problem. To produce wealth. Second problem. To distribute it.

The wind of revolutions is not tractable.

Whenever we encounter the Infinite in man, however imperfectly understood, we treat it with respect. Whether in the synagogue, the mosque, the pagoda, or the wigwam, there is a hideous aspect which we execrate and a sublime aspect which we venerate. So great a subject for spiritual contemplation, such measureless dreaming - the echo of God on the human wall!

There is a sacred horror about everything grand. It is easy to admire mediocrity and hills; but whatever is too lofty, a genius as well as a mountain, an assembly as well as a masterpiece, seen too near, is appalling.

I have been loving you a little more every minute since this morning.

A woman's best qualities are harmful if undiluted with prudence.