Who loves a garden still his Eden keeps.

Our dreams drench us in senses, and senses steps us again in dreams.

Debate is angular, conversation circular and radiant of the underlying unity.

One must be a wise reader to quote wisely and well.

The wisest and best are repulsive, if they are characterized by repulsive manners. Politeness is an easy virtue, costs little, and has great purchasing power.

Books are the most mannerly of companions, accessible at all times, in all moods, frankly declaring the author's mind, without offense.

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.