There are those who say that trees shade the garden too much, and interfere with the growth of the vegetables. There may be something in this:but when I go down the potato rows, the rays of the sun glancing upon my shining blade, the sweat pouring down my face, I should be grateful for shade.

I am convinced that the majority of people would be generous from selfish motives, if they had the opportunity.

A boy has a natural genius for combining business with pleasure.

Nothing is worth reading that does not require an alert mind.

To poke a wood fire is more solid enjoyment than almost anything else in the world.

Simplicity is making the journey of this life with just baggage enough.

It is well known that no person who regards his reputation will ever kill a trout with anything but a fly. It requires some training on the part of the trout to take to this method.