Grandeur of character lies wholly in force of soul, that is, in the force of thought, moral principle, and love, and this may be found in the humblest condition of life

The best books for a man are not always those which the wise recommend, but often those which meet the peculiar wants, the natural thirst of his mind, and therefore awaken interest and rivet thought.

To extinguish the free will is to strike the conscience with death, for both have but one and the same life.

Labor is discovered to be the grand conqueror, enriching and building up nations more surely than the proudest battles.

Men are never very wise and select in the exercise of a new power.

Knowledge is essential to freedom.

Most joyful let the Poet be, it is through him that all men see.