To cultivate a garden is. . . to go hand in hand with Nature in some of her most beautiful processes.
There is great beauty in going through life without anxiety or fear. Half our fears are baseless, and the other half discreditable.
When all else is lost, the future still remains.
Kindred weaknesses induce friendships as often as kindred virtues.
Wine is a treacherous friend who you must always be on guard for.
Courage enlarges, cowardice diminishes resources. In desperate straits the fears of the timid aggravate the dangers that imperil the brave.