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.

Truth is tough. It will not break, like a bubble, at a touch; nay, you may kick it about all day like a football, and it will be round and full at evening.

The Amen of nature is always a flower.

Insanity is often the logic of an accurate mind overtasked.

Cupid "the little greatest enemy."

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

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