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.

I made observations for three hours last night, and am almost ill today from fatigue; still I have worked all day, trying to reduce the places, and mean to work hard again tonight.

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

I am just learning to notice the different colors of the stars, and already begin to have a new enjoyment.

There is no cosmetic for beauty like happiness.

I had only ordinary capacity but extraordinary persistency.

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