I believe that there is a subtle magnetism in Nature, which, if we unconsciously yield to it, will direct us aright.

Everything that is printed and bound in a book contains some echo at least of the best that is in literature.

The bluebird carries the sky on his back.

The Friend asks no return but that his Friend will religiously accept and wear and not disgrace his apotheosis of him. They cherish each other's hopes. They are kind to each other's dreams.

Those services which the community will most readily pay for, it is most disagreeable to render.

I could lecture on dry oak leaves; I could, but who would hear me? If I were to try it on any large audience, I fear it would be no gain to them, and a positive loss to me. I should have behaved rudely toward my rustling friends.

Men rush to California and Australia as if the true gold were to be found in that direction but that is to go to the very opposite extreme to where it lies. They go prospecting farther and farther away from the true lead, and are most unfortunate when they think themselves most successful.