We have a hunger of the mind which asks for knowledge of all around us, and the more we gain, the more is our desire; the more we see, the more we are capable of seeing.

The Southern character is opposed to haste. Safety is of more worth than speed, and there is no hurry.

It is sad to see a woman sacrificing the ties of the affections even to do good.

There is no cosmetic for beauty like happiness.

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?

I am always the better for open-air breathing, and was certainly meant for the wandering life of the Indian.

The world of learning is so broad, and the human soul is so limited in power!