Nothing Is More Unpleasant Than A Virtuous

A Democratic Despotism Is Like A Theocracy: It Assumes Its Own Correctness.

An Element Of Exaggeration Clings To The Popular Judgment: Great Vices Are Made Greater, Great Virtues Greater Also; Interesting Incidents Are Made More Interesting, Softer Legends More Soft.

The Characteristic Merit Of The English Constitutions Is, That Its Dignified Parts Are Very Complicated And Somewhat Imposing, Very Old And Rather Venerable, While Its Efficient Part, At Least When In Great And Critical Action, Is Decidedly Simple And Modern.

To A Great Experience One Thing Is Essential, An Experiencing Nature.

The Real Essence Of Work Is Concentrated Energy.