Webster never goes behind government, and so cannot speak with authority about it. His words are wisdom to those legislators who contemplate no essential reform in the existing government; but for thinkers, and those who legislate for all time, he never once glances at the subject.... Comparatively, he is always strong, original, and, above all, practical. Still, his quality is not wisdom, but prudence.
Henry David ThoreauSomehow strangely the vice of men gets well represented and protected but their virtue has none to plead its cause - nor any charter of immunities and rights.
Henry David ThoreauThe morning wind forever blows, the poem of creation is uninterrupted; but few are the ears to hear it.
Henry David ThoreauIt is dry, hazy June weather. We are more of the earth, farther from heaven these days.
Henry David Thoreau