It is difficult to remember all, and ungracious to omit any.

I look upon the pleasure which we take in a garden as one of the most innocent delights in human life. . . It gives us a great insight into the contrivance and wisdom of Nature, and suggests innumerable subjects for meditation.

It is a great thing to know your vices.

To remain ignorant of history is to remain forever a child

We do not destroy religion by destroying superstition.

It is foolish to tear one's hair in grief, as though sorrow would be made less by baldness.

The freedom of poetic license.