In an unjust society the only place for a just man is prison.

Most of the luxuries and many of the so-called comforts of life are not only not indispensable, but positive hindrances to the elevation of mankind.

As the truest society approaches always nearer to solitude, so the most excellent speech finally falls into Silence. Silence is audible to all men, at all times, and in all places. She is when we hear inwardly, sound when we hear outwardly. Creation has not displaced her, but is her visible framework and foil. All sounds are her servants, and purveyors, proclaiming not only that their mistress is, but is a rare mistress, and earnestly to be sought after.

It's not enough to be busy.

We find it difficult to choose our direction because it does not yet exist distinctly in our idea.

Cultivate the habit of early rising. It is unwise to keep the head long on a level with the feet.

Farmers are respectable and interesting to me in proportion as they are poor.