Why will we be imposed on by antiquity?

Men go back to the mountains, as they go back to sailing ships at sea, because in the mountains and on the sea they must face up.

If a man constantly aspires is he not elevated?

There they lived on, those New England people, farmer lives, father and grandfather and great-grandfather, on and on without noise, keeping up tradition, and expecting, beside fair weather and abundant harvests, we did not learn what. They were contented to live, since it was so contrived for them, and where their lines had fallen.

Most, it would seem to me, do not care for nature and would sell their share.

If thousands are thrown out of employment, it suggests that they were not well employed. Why don't they take the hint? It is not enough to be industrious; so are the ants. What are you industrious about?

A minority is powerless while it conforms to the majority.