We are conscious of an animal in us, which awakens in proportion as our higher nature slumbers. It is reptile and sensual, and perhaps cannot be wholly expelled; like the worms which, even in life and health, occupy our bodies. Possibly we may withdraw from it, but never change its nature. I fear that it may enjoy a certain health of its own; that we may be well, yet not pure.

Fire is the most tolerable third party

Much of our poetry has the very best manners, but no character.

For it matters not how small the beginning may seem to be: what is once well done is done forever.

The truth is, there is money buried everywhere, and you have only to go to work to find it.

I am a good horse to travel, but not from choice a roadster. The landscape-painter uses the figures of men to mark a road. He would not make that use of my figure.

The fire is the main comfort of the camp, whether in summer or winter