The life of a wise man is most of all extemporaneous, for he lives out of an eternity which includes all time.

What an admirable training is science for the more active warfare of life! Indeed, the unchallenged bravery which these studies imply, is far more impressive than the trumpeted valor of the warrior.

Behave so the aroma of your actions may enhance the general sweetness of the atmosphere.

Disobedience is the true foundation of liberty. The obedient must be slaves.

A man's interest in a single bluebird is worth more than a complete but dry list of the fauna and flora of a town.

The theories and speculations of men concern us more than their puny accomplishment. It is with a certain coldness and languor that we loiter about the actual and so-called practical.

Many men go fishing all of their lives without knowing that it is not fish they are after.