I will work in my own way, according to the light that is in me.

Whoso does not see that genuine life is a battle and a march has poorly read his origin and his destiny.

Childhood itself is scarcely more lovely than a cheerful, kindly, sunshiny old age.

Belief in oneself is one of the most important bricks in building any successful venture.

The United States is a warning rather than an example to the world.

Birds and beasts have in fact our own nature, flattened a semi-tone.

I do not know how the affair at Canterbury is generally considered; but I have heard individuals of all parties and all opinions speak of it and never without merriment or indignation. Fifty years hence, the black laws of Connecticut will be a greater source of amusement to the antiquarian, than her famous blue laws.