The cause and root of nearly all evils in the sciences is this-that while we falsely admire and extol the powers of the human mind we neglect to seek for its true helps.

The mold of our fortunes is in our own hands.

God Almighty first planted a garden. And indeed, it is the purest of human pleasures.

Every person born in the USA is endowed with life, liberty, and a substantial share of the national debt.

The light that a man receives by counsel from another is drier and purer than that which comes from his own understanding and judgment, which is ever infused and drenched in his affections and customs.

Important families are like potatoes. The best parts are underground.

I don't think people are born artists; I think it comes from a mixture of your surroundings, the people you meet, and luck.