Nature and human life are as various as our several constitutions. Who shall say what prospect life offers to another?

Only lovers know the value and magnanimity of truth.

To be a philosopher... is to solve some of the problems of life, not only theoretically, but practically.

In my walks, I would fain return to my senses. What business have I in the woods if I am thinking of something out of the woods?

The dinner even is only the parable of a dinner, commonly.

The monster is never just there where we think he is. What is truly monstrous is our cowardice and sloth.

Remember that the smallest seed of faith is of more worth than the largest fruit of happiness.