Every reader, if he has a strong mind, reads himself into the book, and amalgamates his thoughts with those of the author

The sagacious reader who is capable of reading between these lines what does not stand written in them, but is nevertheless implied, will be able to form some conception.

What they're accustomed to is no great matter, But then, alas! they've read an awful deal. [Ger., Zwar sind sie an das Beste nicht gewohnt, Allein sie haben schrecklich viel gelesen.]

The human mind will not be confined to any limits.

People do not mind their faults being spread out before them, but they become impatient if called on to give them up.

Piety is not a goal but a means to attain through the purest peace of mind the highest culture.