The schools begin with what they call the elements, and where do they end?

Webster never goes behind government, and so cannot speak with authority about it. His words are wisdom to those legislators who contemplate no essential reform in the existing government; but for thinkers, and those who legislate for all time, he never once glances at the subject.... Comparatively, he is always strong, original, and, above all, practical. Still, his quality is not wisdom, but prudence.

There must be some nerve and heroism in our love, as of a winter morning.

We discover a new world every time we see the earth again after it has been covered for a season with snow.

Most, it would seem to me, do not care for nature and would sell their share.

If you are chosen town clerk, forsooth, you cannot go to Tierra del Fuego this summer; but you may go to the land of infernal fire nevertheless.

We only need to be as true to others as we are to ourselves, that there may be grounds enough for friendship.