"There is in every one of us, even those who seem to be most moderate, a type of desire that is terrible, wild, and lawless."

"The unrighteous, if they escape punishment, are not truly blessed, but are the most unfortunate of all."

"Beauty of style and harmony and grace and good rhythm depend on simplicity."

"The object of education is to teach us to love beauty."

"Opinion is the medium between knowledge and ignorance."