The sublime is contained in a grain of dust.

We cannot be contented because we are happy, and we cannot be happy because we are contented.

Greatness, as we daily see it, is unsociable.

It is as wise to moderate our belief as our desires.

We talk on principal, but act on motivation.

We enter our studies, and enjoy a society which we alone can bring together. We raise no jealousy by conversing with one in preference to another; we give no offence to the most illustrious by questioning him as long as we will, and leaving him as abruptly. Diversity of opinion raises no tumult in our presence: each interlocutor stands before us, speaks or is silent, and we adjourn or decide the business at our leisure.

Consult duty not events.