Those who cannot themselves observe can at least acquire the observation of others.

The enterprise of America precedes that of Europe, as the industry of England precedes that of the rest of Europe.

The affections are the children of ignorance; when the horizon of our experience expands, and models multiply, love and admiration imperceptibly vanish.

The pursuit of science leads only to the insoluble.

The best security for civilization is the dwelling, and upon properly appointed and becoming dwellings depends, more than anything else, the improvement of mankind.

To do nothing and get something, formed a boy's ideal of a manly career.

Religion should be the rule of life, not a casual incident in it.