I would as soon put a girl alone into a closet to meditate as give her only the society of her needle.

The greatest benefit derived from the study of science is that it lifts you out of and above the littleness of daily trials. We learn to live in the universe as a part of it; we cannot seperate ourselves from it - our every act connects us with it - our every act affects the whole. Standing under the canopy of stars and remembering their presence you could scarcely do a petty deed, or think a wicked thought.

There is no cosmetic for beauty like happiness.

Do not look at stars as bright spots only. Try to take in the vastness of the universe.

But why look back at all? Why turn your eyes to your shadow, when, by looking upward, you see your rainbow in the same direction?

Small aids to individuals, large aid to masses.

Let us secure not such books as people want, but books just above their wants, and they will reach up to take what is put out for them.