A scholar is like a book written in a dead language. It is not every one that can read in it.

A great mind is one that can forget or look beyond itself.

"A strong passion for any object will ensure success, for the desire of the end will point out the means."

"Almost every sect of Christianity is a perversion of its essence, to accomodate it to the prejudices of the world."

"A hypocrite despises those whom he deceives, but has no respect for himself. He would make a dupe of himself too, if he could."