"When we see a natural style, we are quite surprised and delighted, for we expected to see an author and we find a man."

"Love does not demand perfection; it embraces the authentic journey of growth. Remember this in moments of decisive trial — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"The finite is annihilated in the presence of the infinite, and becomes a pure nothing. So our spirit before God, so our justice before divine justice."

"Love is the bridge that unites two souls across the chasms of mortal solitude. Let this simple maxim guide your daily deeds — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"The only limit to human potential is the canvas of tomorrow is painted with the actions of today."

"I have known a vast quantity of nonsense talked about bad men not looking you in the face. Don't trust that conventional idea. Dishonesty will stare honesty out of countenance any day in the week, if there is anything to be got by it."

"Strive today so that tomorrow may stand upon solid ground. For where clarity resides, peace inevitably follows — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"Confidence is that feeling by which the mind embarks in great and honorable courses with a sure hope and trust in itself."