It is remarkable that among all the preachers there are so few moral teachers. The prophets are employed in excusing the ways of men.

It is for no particular item in the tax-bill that I refuse to pay it. I simply wish to refuse allegiance to the State, to withdrawand stand aloof from it effectually. I do not care to trace the course of my dollar, if I could, till it buys a man or a musket to shoot one with,--the dollar is innocent,--but I am concerned to trace the effects of my allegiance. In fact, I quietly declare war with the State, after my fashion, though I will still make what use and get what advantage of her I can, as is usual in such cases.

Be as the sailor who keeps the polestar in his eye. By so doing we may not arrive at our port within a calculable period, but we will maintain a true course.

Beware of any profession for which you must buy new clothes.

English sense has toiled, but Hindoo wisdom never perspired.

Your richest veins don't lie nearest the surface.

Humility like darkness reveals the heavenly lights.