Where there is a lull of truth, an institution springs up. But the truth blows right on over it, nevertheless, and at length blows it down.

All great enterprises are self-supporting.

I am still a learner, not a teacher, feeding somewhat omnivorously, browsing both stalk & leaves

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.

The discoveries which we make abroad are special and particular; those which we make at home are general and significant. The further off, the nearer the surface. The nearer home, the deeper.

I heartily accept the motto, "That government is best which governs least"; and I should like to see it acted up to more rapidly and systematically. Carried out, it finally amounts to this, which also I believe — "That government is best which governs not at all"; and when men are prepared for it, that will be the kind of government which they will have. Government is at best but an expedient; but most governments are usually, and all governments are sometimes, inexpedient.

We have not so good a right to hate any as our Friend.