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...
The Greeks saw everything in forms which we are trying to ascertain as law, and classify as cause.
I should never stand alone in this desert world, but that manna would drop from heaven, if I would but rise with every rising sun to gather it.
Let every woman, who has once begun to think, examine herself
How anyone can remain a Catholic - I mean who has ever been aroused to think, and is not biased by the partialities of childish years - after seeing Catholicism here in Italy I cannot conceive.
As to marriage, I think the intercourse of heart and mind may be fully enjoyed without entering into this partnership of daily life.