Be not anxious to avoid poverty. In this way the wealth of the universe may be securely invested.

They will wait, well disposed, for others to remedy evil, that they may no longer have have it to regret.

The repugnance to animal food is not the effect of experience, but is an instinct. It appeared more beautiful to live low and farehard in many respects; and though I never did so, I went far enough to please my imagination.

The squeaking of the pump sounds as necessary as the music of the spheres.

It is remarkable how closely the history of the apple tree is connected with that of man.

There are two classes of men called poets. The one cultivates life, the other art,... one satisfies hunger, the other gratifies the palate.

I should consider it a greater success to interest one wise and earnest soul, than a million unwise and frivolous.