The love of science to rival the love of woman, in its depth and absorbing energy.

There is great incongruity in this idea of monuments, since those to whom they are usually dedicated need no such recognition to embalm their memory; and any man who does, is not worthy of one.

If truth were everywhere to be shown, a scarlet letter would blaze forth on many a bosom.

I find myself at the extremity of a long beach. How gladly does the spirit leap forth, and suddenly enlarge its sense of being to the full extent of the broad, blue, sunny deep! A greeting and a homage to the Sea! I descend over its margin, and dip my hand into the wave that meets me, and bathe my brow. That far-resounding roar is the Ocean’s voice of welcome. His salt breath brings a blessing along with it.

What we call real estate - the solid ground to build a house on - is the broad foundation on which nearly all the guilt of this world rests.

Writing can come naturally to some. Still, when it comes to good writing, this is true: Easy reading is damn hard writing.

Families are always rising and falling in America.