All greatness of character is dependent on individuality. The man who has no other existence than that which he partakes in common with all around him, will never have any other than an existence of mediocrity.

Ignorance and superstition ever bear a close and mathematical relation to each other.

All greatness of character is dependent on individuality.

The expanse of the ocean is seldom seen by the novice with indifference.

Slavery is no more sinful, by the Christian code, than it is sinful to wear a whole coat, while another is in tatters, to eat a better meal than a neighbor, or otherwise to enjoy ease and plenty, while our fellow creatures are suffering and in want.

Death is appalling to those of the most iron nerves, when it comes quietly and in the stillness and solitude of night.

Everybody says it, and what everybody says must be true.