"A great city, whose image dwells in the memory of man, is the type of some great idea. Rome represents conquest; Faith hovers over the towers of Jerusalem; and Athens embodies the pre-eminent quality of the antique world, Art."
"The secret of success is constancy to purpose."
"The European talks of progress because by the aid of a few scientific discoveries he has established a society which has mistaken comfort for civilisation."
"I am prepared for the worst, but hope for the best."
"The best way to become acquainted with a subject is to write about it."
"The best way to become acquainted with a subject is to write about it."