A man should keep his little brain attic stocked with all the furniture that he is likely to use, and the rest he can put away in the lumber-room of his library, where he can get it if he wants it.

Mediocrity knows nothing higher than itself, but talent instantly recognizes genius.

It is a fool's plan to teach a man to be a cur in peace, and think that he will be a lion in war.

Let me see. What are my other shortcomings?

How sweet the morning air is! ...How small we feel with our petty ambitions and strivings in the presence of the great elemental forces of Nature!

The setting is a worthy one, if the devil did desire to have a hand in the affairs of men.

The best way of successfully acting a part is to be it.