Individuals, like nations, must have suitable broad and natural boundaries, even a considerable neutral ground, between them.

On every hand we observe a truly wise practice, in education, in morals, and in the arts of life, the embodied wisdom of many an ancient philosopher.

I am resolved that I will not through humility become the devil's attorney. I will endeavor to speak a good word for the truth.

The ocean is a wilderness reaching round the globe, wilder than a Bengal jungle, and fuller of monsters, washing the very wharves of our cities and the gardens of our sea-side residences.

The really efficient laborer will be found not to crowd his day with work, but will saunter to his task surrounded by a wide halo of ease and leisure.

Music is the crystallization of sound.

I wished only to be set down in Canada, and take one honest walk there as I might in Concord woods of an afternoon.