Eloquence is the child of knowledge. When a mind is full, like a wholesome river, it is also clear.

I have climbed to the top of the greasy pole!

Meditation is culture.

Nature is stronger than education.

We live in age of prudence. The leaders of the people now generally follow.

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

Circumstances are beyond human control, but our conduct is in our own power.