The best part of human language, properly so called, is derived from reflection on the acts of the mind itself.

Exclusively of the abstract sciences, the largest and worthiest portion of our knowledge consists of aphorisms: and the greatest and best of men is but an aphorism.

Common sense in an uncommon degree is what the world calls wisdom.

There is one art of which people should be masters - the art of reflection.

Humor is consistent with pathos, whilst wit is not.

A great mind must be androgynous.

In Xanadu did Kubla Khan A stately pleasure-dome decree: Where Alph, the sacred river, ran Through caverns measureless to man Down to a sunless sea.

That gracious thing, made up of tears and light.

The love of a mother is the veil of a softer light between the heart and the heavenly Father.

Religion is the most gentlemanly thing in the world. It alone will gentilize, if unmixed with cant.

Poor little Foal of an oppressed race! I love the languid patience of thy face.

We really don't get to understand /why/ most of the time. It's true.

Love more, fear less.

Perhaps I should just bury myself and become a diamond after thousands of years of intense pressure

You can't condemn a whole group of people because of the actions of a few.

Some facts should be suppressed, or, at least, a just sense of proportion should be observed in treating them.

Drink deeply. Live in serenity and joy.

Be the person others can count on to get things done

All that we were has led us to where we are, but tells us little of where we’re going. Memories are a weight you can never shrug off.

The Scriptures sprang out of God.