I do not believe there is any one study that can be taken up that will broaden the imagination, that will be the source from which will spring more deep thinking and sincere research than the study of astronomy.

It really seems as if failure and hardship make more of a human being of folks than success.

Money was their God; work their religion.

The seasons run with swift feet.

Do you know that being a stranger is the hardest thing that can happen to any one in all this world?

Nature can be trusted to work her own miracle in the heart of any man whose daily task keeps him alone among her sights, sounds and silences.

If you are lazy, and accept your lot, you may live in it. If you are willing to work, you can write your name anywhere you choose.