Deep thinking is attainable only by a man of deep feeling, and all truth is a species of revelation

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.

Isn't bravery always sort of beautiful?

I live my life by the grace of God.

Stop chasing another busy self to become. Your real self is idle waiting to be lived... Go, take up your real self!

A champion is someone who gets up when he can't.

The brain is a wonderful organ it starts working the moment you get up in the morning and does not stop until you get into the office.

People all over the nation are starved for honesty and common sense.

I find it hard to argue with Reagan's old slogan: Trust, but verify.

I never saw a purple cow; I never hope to see one; But I can tell you, anyhow, I'd rather see than be one.

If you take each challenge one step at a time, with faith in every footstep, your strength and understanding will increase.

In Russia one can be as pure as can be and still lose everything in a flash and end up in prison.