Speak clearly, if you speak at all; carve every word before you let it fall.

We call those poets who are first to mark, Through earth's dull mist the coming of the dawn, Who see in twilight's gloom the first pale spark, While others only note that day is gone.

There is no friend like an old friend who has shared our morning days, no greeting like his welcome, no homage like his praise.

Leverage is everything-don't begin to pry until you've got the long arm on your side.

Civilization is the process of reducing the infinite to the finite.

What we most want to ask of our Maker is an unfolding of the divine purpose in putting human beings into conditions in which such numbers of them would be sure to go wrong.

The year is getting to feel rich, for his golden fruits are ripening fast, and he has a large balance in the barns, which are his banks. The members of his family have found out that he is well to do in the world. September is dressing herself in show of dahlias and splendid marigolds and starry zinnias. October, the extravagant sister, has ordered an immense amount of the most gorgeous forest tapestry for her grand reception.