Many of the phenomena of Winter are suggestive of an inexpressible tenderness and fragile delicacy. We are accustomed to hear this king described as a rude and boisterous tyrant; but with the gentleness of a lover he adorns the tresses of Summer.

Keep up the fires of thought, and all will go well.

An early-morning walk is a blessing for the whole day.

Thus was my first year's life in the woods completed; and the second year was similar to it. I finally left Walden September 6th,1847.

Certainly, we do not need to be soothed and entertained always like children. He who resorts to the easy novel, because he is languid, does no better than if he took a nap.

Deep are the foundations of sincerity. Even stone walls have their foundation below the frost.

Christ is the prince of Reformers and Radicals.