As flowers carry dewdrops, trembling on the edges of the petals, and ready to fall at the first waft of wind or brush of bird, so the heart should carry its beaded words of thanksgiving; and at the first breath of heavenly flavor, let down the shower, perfumed with the heart's gratitude.

It is the end of art to inoculate men with the love of nature.

Of all formal things in the world, a clipped hedge is the most formal; and of all the informal things in the world, a forest tree is the most informal.

A man without a vote is in this land like a man without a hand.

The world is to be cleaned by somebody, and you are not called of God if you are ashamed to scrub.

Undoubtedly we render our consciences callous by evil indulgences; but we cannot entirely subdue that still, small voice.

Well-married, a man is winged: ill-matched, he is shackled.