The words which express our faith and piety are not definite; yet they are significant and fragrant like frankincense to superior natures.

Rather than love, than money, than fame, give me truth.

I find it wholesome to be alone the greater part of the time. To be in company, even with the best, is soon wearisome and dissipating. I love to be alone. I never found the companion that was so companionable as solitude.

Fresh curls spring from the baldest brow. There is nothing inorganic.

I am not responsible for the successful working of the machinery of society.

We should come home from adventures, and perils, and discoveries every day with new experience and character.

To the sick the doctors wisely recommend a change of air and scenery.