The average estimate themselves by what they do, the above average by what they are.

Advice

One can advise comfortably from a safe port.

Beauty

Truth exists for the wise, beauty for the feeling heart.

Conformity

We are citizens of an age, as well as of a State; and if it is held to be unseemly, or even inadmissible, for a man to cut himself off from the customs and manners of the circle in which he lives, why should it be less of a duty, in the choice of his activity, to submit his decision to the needs and the taste of his century?

Death and Dying

That which is so universal as death must be a benefit.

Dreams

Keep true to the dreams of your youth.

Freedom

Freedom exists only with power.

Genius

The lamp of genius burns quicker than the lamp of life.

Guilt

It is criminal to steal a purse, daring to steal a fortune, a mark of greatness to steal a crown. The blame diminishes as the guilt increases.

Home

There is room in the smallest cottage for a happy loving pair.

Imitation

Posterity weaves no garlands for imitators.

Meaning of Life

Dare to err and to dream. Deep meaning often lies in childish plays.

Patience

Only those who have the patience to do simple things perfectly will acquire the skill to do difficult things easily.

Persecution

Yes great people are always subject to persecution and always getting into straits.

Power

No emperor has the power to dictate to the heart.

Reason

A noble heart will always capitulate to reason.

Secrets

It is wise to disclose what cannot be concealed.

Soul

What the inner voice says will not disappoint the hoping soul.

Truth

Truth lives on in the midst of deception.

Weddings

A gloomy guest fits not a wedding feast.

Wisdom

They would need to be already wise, in order to love wisdom.