The birds I heard today, which, fortunately, did not come within the scope of my science, sang as freshly as if it had been the first morning of creation.

The botanist should make interest with the bees if he would know when the flowers open and when they close.

I have seen more men than usual, lately; and, well as I was acquainted with one, I am surprised to find what vulgar fellows they are.

Cast your whole vote, not a strip of paper merely, but your whole influence.

I see less difference between a city and a swamp than formerly.

Where there is not discernment, the behavior even of the purest soul may in effect amount to coarseness.

Compliments and flattery oftenest excite my contempt by the pretension they imply; for who is he that assumes to flatter me? To compliment often implies an assumption of superiority in the complimenter. It is, in fact, a subtle detraction.