Men sometimes speak as if the study of the classics would at length make way for more modern and practical studies; but the adventurous student will always study classics, in whatever language they may be written and however ancient they may be. For what are the classics but the noblest recorded thoughts of man?... We might as well omit to study Nature because she is old.

A nation may be ever so civilized and yet lack wisdom.

Fame is not just. She never finely or discriminatingly praises, but coarsely hurrahs.

That aim in life is highest which requires the highest and finest discipline.

Who could believe in the prophecies ... that the world would end this summer, while one milkweed with faith matured its seeds.

Let your walks now be a little more adventurous.

When a dog runs at you, whistle for him.