No domain of nature is quite closed to man at all times.

As long as possible live free and uncommitted. It makes but little difference whether you are committed to a farm or the county jail.

It's not enough to be busy.

If we were left solely to the wordy wit of legislators in Congress for our guidance, uncorrected by the seasonal experience and the effectual complaints of the people, America would not long retain her rank among the nations.

Sweep away the clutter of things that complicate our lives.

A wise man will not leave the right to the mercy of chance, nor wish it to prevail through the power of the majority.

Wherever there is a channel for water, there is a road for the canoe.