As far back as I can remember I have unconsciously referred to the experiences of a previous state of existence.

Webster never goes behind government, and so cannot speak with authority about it. His words are wisdom to those legislators who contemplate no essential reform in the existing government; but for thinkers, and those who legislate for all time, he never once glances at the subject.... Comparatively, he is always strong, original, and, above all, practical. Still, his quality is not wisdom, but prudence.

When the reptile is attacked at one mouth of his burrow, he shows himself at another.

Every man looks at his wood-pile with a kind of affection.

It is not every man who can be a Christian, even in a very moderate sense, whatever education you give him. It is a matter of constitution and temperament, after all. He may have to be born again many times. I have known many a man who pretended to be a Christian, in whom it was ridiculous, for he had no genius for it. It is not every man who can be a free man, even.

When a dog runs at you, whistle for him.

There is more religion in men's science, than there is science in their religion.