"The soul should always stand ajar, ready to welcome the ecstatic experience."

"The only Port I ever knew Is that which leads to Thee – The only Land I ever saw Is in Thy Memory –"

"To be alive – is Power – Existence – in itself – Without a further Function – Omnipotence – Enough –"

"A Book is the best of Friends — The company of books is profitable."

"The Tint I cannot take – is best – The Color I can own – Is poorest – Doubtless I am still Too near the Sun –"