The virtue which we appreciate, we to some extent appropriate.

I am a good horse to travel, but not from choice a roadster. The landscape-painter uses the figures of men to mark a road. He would not make that use of my figure.

There is no odor so bad as that which arises from goodness tainted.

Be true to your work, your word, and your friend.

I think that I cannot preserve my health and spirits, unless I spend four hours a day at least - and it is commonly more than that - sauntering through the woods and over the hills and fields, absolutely free from all worldly engagements.

I have not read far in the statutes of this Commonwealth. It is not profitable reading. They do not always say what is true; and they do not always mean what they say.

The front aspect of great thoughts can only be enjoyed by those who stand on the side whence they arrive.