A person who does not know the history of the last 3,000 years wanders in the darkness of ignorance, unable to make sense of the reality around him.

When she sees the leaves fall, they raise no other idea in her mind than that winter is approaching.

Whatever liberates our spirit, without also giving us mastery over ourselves, is destructive.

When any distress or terror surprises us in the midst of our amusements, it naturally makes a deeper impression than at other times, either because the contrast makes us more keenly susceptible, or rather perhaps because our senses are then more open to impressions, and the shock is consequently stronger.

When he is by, I could not pray to Heaven.

Whatever you do, or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius and power and magic in it.

Whatever you can do or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius, power and magic in it!

What's left undone to-day, To-morrow will not do. Waste not a day in vain digression: With resolute, courageous trust Seize every possible impression, And make it firmly your possession; You'll then work on, because you must.