“If nationality is consent, the state is compulsion.”

“Society lives by faith, and develops by science.”

“A belief is not true because it is useful”

“Dare to be what you are, and learn to resign with a good grace all that you are not and to believe in your own individuality.”

“Truth is not only violated by falsehood;it may be outraged by silence.”

“Life is short and we never have enough time for the hearts of those who travel the way with us. O, be swift to love! Make haste to be kind.”

“The man who insists upon seeing with perfect clearness before he decides, never decides. Accept life, and you must accept regret.”