I would that our farmers when they cut down a forest felt some of that awe which the old Romans did when they came to thin, or letin the light to, a consecrated grove (lucum conlucare), that is, would believe that it is sacred to some god. The Roman made an expiatory offering, and prayed, Whatever god or goddess thou art to whom this grove is sacred, be propitious to me, my family, and children, etc.

Let your walks now be a little more adventurous.

Thus men will lie on their backs, talking about the fall of man, and never make an effort to get up.

If you see a man approaching you with the obvious intent of doing you good, you should run for your life.

Why will we be imposed on by antiquity?

I hear many condemn these men because they were so few. When were the good and the brave ever in a majority? Would you have had him wait till that time came?--till you and I came over to him?

Men are born to succeed, not to fail.