If the whole world I once could see On free soil stand, with the people free Then to the moment might I say, Linger awhile. . .so fair thou art.

Oh happy he who still can hope in our day to breathe the truth while plunged in seas of error! What we don't know is really what we need, and what we know is of no use to us whatever!

It seems to me that every phenomenon, every fact, itself is the really interesting object. Whoever explains it, or connects it with other events, usually only amuses himself or makes sport of us, as, for instance, the naturalist or historian. But a single action or event is interesting, not because it is explainable, but because it is true.

Whoever gives himself up to solitude, Ah! he is soon alone.

Beware of dissipating your powers; strive constantly to concentrate them.

The most congenial social occasions are those ruled by cheerful deference of each for all.

Flowers are the beautiful hieroglyphics of nature with which she indicates how much she loves us.