Many can argue - not many converse.

Fullness is always quiet; agitation will answer for empty vessels only.

The true teacher defends his pupils against his own personal influence. He inspires self-trust. He guides their eyes from himself to the spirit that quickens him. He will have no disciples.

The eyes have a property in things and territories not named in any title-deeds, and are the owners of our choicest possessions.

Who knows, the mind has the key to all things besides.

When one becomes indifferent to women, to children, and young people., he may know that he is superannuated, and has withdrawn from whatsoever is sweetest and purest in human existence.

There is virtue in country houses, in gardens and orchards, in fields, streams and groves, in rustic recreations and plain manners, that neither cities nor universities enjoy.