The constant abrasion and decay of our lives makes the soil of our future growth.

He is not a true man of science who does not bring some sympathy to his studies, and expect to learn something by behaviour as well as application.

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

We are not what we are, nor do we treat or esteem each other for such, but for what we are capable of being.

That government is best which governs the least, because its people discipline themselves.

I delight to come to my bearings,... not to live in this restless, nervous, bustling, trivial Nineteenth Century, but stand or sitthoughtfully while it goes by.

What a fool he must be who thinks that his El Dorado is anywhere but where he lives.