Speech is one symptom of affection; and silence one; the perfect communication is heard of none.

The Truth never flaunted a sign.

I took my Power in my Hand -- And went against the World -- 'Twas not so much as David -- had -- But I -- was twice as bold -- I aimed by Pebble -- but Myself Was all the one that fell -- Was it Goliath -- was too large -- Or was myself -- too small?

I know nothing in the world that has as much power as a word. Sometimes I write one, and I look at it, until it begins to shine.

You cannot fold a flood and put it in a drawer, because the winds would find it out and tell your cedar floor.

I tasted life.

I work to drive the awe away, yet awe impels the work.