The delusions of self-love cannot be prevented, but intellectual misconceptions as to the means of achieving success may be corrected.

Worship means reverence and humility it means revering your real self and humbling delusions.

Life is not so simple as you think without taking those risks, trying everything to make ends meet.

The true function of philosophy is to educate us in the principles of reasoning and not to put an end to further reasoning by the introduction of fixed conclusions.

Endeavour to be faithful, and if there is any beauty in your thought, your style will be beautiful; if there is any real emotion to express, the expression will be moving.

Many a genius has been slow of growth. Oaks that flourish for a thousand years do not spring up into beauty like a reed.