He who rides and keeps the beaten track studies the fences chiefly.

He is not a true man of science who does not bring some sympathy to his studies, and expect to learn something by behaviour as well as application.

On the death of a friend, we should consider that the fates through confidence have devolved on us the task of a double living, that we have henceforth to fulfill the promise of our friend's life also, in our own, to the world.

All the past is here, present to be tried; let it approve itself if it can.

As for Clothing, to come at once to the practical part of the question, perhaps we are led oftener by the love of novelty and a regard for the opinions of men, in procuring it, than by a true utility.

Truth strikes us from behind and in the dark, as well as from before and in broad daylight.

Let us not underrate the value of a fact; it will one day flower into a truth.