If there were one who lived wholly without the use of money, the State itself would hesitate to demand it of him. But the rich man--not to make any invidious comparison--is always sold to the institution which makes him rich.... Thus his moral ground is taken from under his feet.

Every generation laughs at the old fashions, but follows religiously the new.

Art is not tame, and Nature is not wild, in the ordinary sense. A perfect work of man's art would also be wild or natural in a good sense.

As far back as I can remember I have unconsciously referred to the experiences of a previous state of existence.

I perceive that we inhabitants of New England live this mean life that we do because our vision does not penetrate the surface ofthings. We think that that is which appears to be.

If the alternative is to keep all just men in prison, or give up war and slavery, the State will not hesitate which to choose.

The eye may see for the hand, but not for the mind.