Every people have gods to suit their circumstances.

I should have liked to come across a large community of pines, which had never been invaded by the lumbering army.

Unjust laws exist: shall we be content to obey them?

The flowers of the apple are perhaps the most beautiful of any tree's, so copious and so delicious to both sight and scent.

It is remarkable how easily and insensibly we fall into a particular route, and make a beaten track for ourselves.

Not until we are lost do we begin to understand ourselves.

I think that I cannot preserve my health and spirits, unless I spend four hours a day at least - and it is commonly more than that - sauntering through the woods and over the hills and fields, absolutely free from all worldly engagements.