To generalize is to be an idiot.

Abstinence sows sand all over The ruddy limbs and flaming hair, But desire gratified Plants fruits of life and beauty there.

What is grand is necessarily obscure to weak men. That which can be made explicit to the idiot is not worth my care.

Energy is the only life, and is from the body; and reason is the bound or outward circumference of energy. Energy is eternal delight.

And is he honest who resists his genius or conscience only for the sake of present ease or gratification

Mere enthusiasm is the all in all.

Mercy is the golden chain by which society is bound together.