Out on the lawn I lie in bed, Vega conspicuous overhead.

What we have not named as a symbol escapes our notice.

The most important truths are likely to be those which society at that time least wants to hear.

The relation of faith between subject and object is unique in every case. Hundreds may believe, but each has to believe by himself.

To read is to translate, for no two persons' experiences are the same. A bad reader is like a bad translator: he interprets literally when he ought to paraphrase and paraphrases when he ought to interpret literally.

How should we like it were stars to burn With a passion for us we could not return? If equal affection cannot be, Let the more loving one be me.

People always get what they want. But there is a price for everything. Failures are either those who do not know what they want or are not prepared to pay the price asked them. The price varies from individual to individual. Some get things at bargain-sale prices, others only at famine prices. But it is no use grumbling. Whatever price you are asked, you must pay.