But even so, amid the tornadoed Atlantic of my being, do I myself still for ever centrally disport in mute calm; and while ponderous planets of unwaning woe revolve round me, deep down and deep inland there I still bathe me in eternal mildness of joy.

Tis no dishonor when he who would dishonor you, only dishonors himself.

No philosophers so thoroughly comprehend us as dogs and horses.

A beautiful woman is born Queen of men and women both, as Mary Stuart was born Queen of Scots, whether men or women.

War being the greatest of evils, all its accessories necessarily partake of the same character.

Climate of Egypt in winter is the reign of spring upon earth, & summer in the air, and tranquility in the heat.

Book! You lie there; the fact is, you books must know your places. You'll do to give us the bare words and facts, but we come in to supply the thoughts.