Accepting good advice means nothing other than to strengthen one's own ability.

If thou wouldst hear what seemly is and fit, inquire of noble woman; they can tell, who in life's common usage hold their place by graceful deed and aptly chosen word.

America, you have it better than our continent, the old one.

Judge a man's character by what he finds ridiculous.

With little wit and ease to suit them, They whirl in narrow circling trails, Like kittens playing with their tails.

It is better to be doing the most insignificant thing than to reckon even a half-hour insignificant.

Nothing can be compared to the new life that the discovery of another country provides for a thoughtful person. Although I am still the same I believe to have changed to the bones.