But they who are unconcerned about the consequences of their actions are not therefore unconcerned about their actions.

It takes a man of genius to travel in his own country, in his native village; to make any progress between his door and his gate.

I begin to see an object when I cease to understand it.

It often happens that a man develops a deeper love and friendship with his pet cat or dog than he does with most of the other humans in his life.

If all were as it seems, and men made the elements their servants for noble ends!

We soon get through with nature. She excites an expectation which she cannot satisfy.

If you will not try, you will go to your grave with your song still inside you.