"The acquisition of knowledge is always of use to the intellect, because it may thus drive out useless things and retain the good. For nothing can be loved or hated unless it is first known."
"Marriage is like putting your hand into a bag of snakes in the hope of pulling out an eel."
"Art is never finished, only abandoned."
"The knowledge of all things is possible"
"Study without desire spoils the memory, and it retains nothing that it takes in."
"I love those who can smile in trouble, who can gather strength from distress, and grow brave by reflection. 'Tis the business of little minds to shrink, but they whose heart is firm, and whose conscience approves their conduct, will pursue their principles unto death."