“Every author in some way portrays himself in his works, even if it be against his will.”

“Every reader, if he has a strong mind, reads himself into the book, and amalgamates his thoughts with those of the author.”

“A man's shortcomings are taken from his epoch; his virtues and greatness belong to himself.”

“A creation of importance can only be produced when its author isolates himself; it is a child of solitude.”

“Weary of liberty, he suffered himself to be saddled and bridled, and was ridden to death for his pains.”

“Behaviour is a mirror in which every one displays his own image.”

“Man is not born to solve the problem of the universe, but to find out what he has to do; and to restrain himself within the limits of his comprehension.”