It is best to avoid the beginnings of evil.
Man wanted a home, a place for warmth, or comfort, first of physical warmth, then the warmth of the affections.
The first sparrow of spring! The year beginning with younger hope than ever!
Rather than love, than money, than fame, give me truth.
I cannot fish without falling a little in self-respect...always when I have done I feel it would have been better if I had not fished.
A distinguished clergyman told me that he chose the profession of a clergyman because it afforded the most leisure for literary pursuits. I would recommend to him the profession of a governor.