Ideas are like matter, infinitely divisible. It is not given to us to get down so to speak to their final atoms, but to their molecular groupings-the way is never ending and the progress infinitely delightful and profitable.

He presents me with what is always an acceptable gift who brings me news of a great thought before unknown. He enriches me without impoverishing himself. The judicious quoter, too, helps on what is much needed in the world, a freer circulation of good thoughts, pure feelings, and pleasant fancies.

Dishonest people conceal their faults from themselves as well as others, honest people know and confess them.

Earth took her shining station as a star, In Heaven's dark hall, high up the crowd of worlds.

We trifle when we assign limits to our desires, since nature hath set none.

Care, admitted as guest, quickly turns to be master.

Character is very much a matter of health.