To say that a man is your Friend, means commonly no more than this, that he is not your enemy. Most contemplate only what would be the accidental and trifling advantages of Friendship, as that the Friend can assist in time of need by his substance, or his influence, or his counsel. Even the utmost goodwill and harmony and practical kindness are not sufficient for Friendship, for Friends do not live in harmony merely, as some say, but in melody.

The rich man is always sold to the institution which makes him rich. Absolutely speaking, the more money, the less virtue.

Economy is a subject which admits of being treated with levity, but it cannot so be disposed of.

Where the citizen uses a mere sliver or board, the pioneer uses the whole trunk of a tree.

The secret of achievement is to hold a picture of a successful outcome in mind.

The artist and his work are not to be separated. The most willfully foolish man cannot stand aloof from his folly, but the deed and the doer together make ever one sober fact.

There is ripe fruit over your head.