Essays, entitled critical, are epistles addressed to the public,…

It is astonishing what force, purity, and wisdom it requires for a human being to keep clear of falsehoods.

Put up at the moment of greatest suffering a prayer, not for thy own escape, but for the enfranchisement of some being dear to thee, and the sovereign spirit will accept thy ransom.

There are noble books but one wants the breath of life sometimes. And I see no divine person. I myself am more divine than any I see — I think that is enough to say about them...

Men disappoint me so, I disappoint myself so, yet courage, patience, shuffle the cards ...

Beware of over-great pleasure in being popular or even beloved.

How many persons must there be who cannot worship alone since they are content with so little.