There cannot be found in the animal kingdom a bat, or any other creature, so blind in its own range of circumstance and connection, as the greater majority of human beings are in the bosoms of their families

The wild mustard in Southern California is like that spoken of in the New Testament. . . . Its gold is as distinct a value to the eye as the nugget gold is in the pocket.

Nothing can be so bad as to be displeased with one's self.

There is nothing so skillful in its own defense as imperious pride.

If I could write a story that would do for the Indian one-hundredth part what 'Uncle Tom's Cabin' did for the Negro, I would be thankful the rest of my life.

The goldenrod is yellow, The corn is turning brown, The trees in apple orchards With fruit are bending down.

Who longest wait of all surely wins.