Knowledge is the antidote to fear

The betrothed and accepted lover has lost the wildest charms of his maiden by her acceptance. She was heaven while he pursued her, but she cannot be heaven if she stoops to one such as he!

The picture waits for my verdict; it is not to command me, but I am to settle its claim to praise.

In our large cities, the population is godless, materialized,--no bond, no fellow-feeling, no enthusiasm. These are not men, but hungers, thirsts, fevers, and appetites walking. How is it people manage to live on,--so aimless as they are? After their peppercorn aims are gained, it seems as if the lime in their bones alone held them together, and not any worthy purpose.

Heroism feels and never reasons, and therefore is always right.

What new thoughts are suggested by seeing a face of country quite familiar, in the rapid movement of the rail-road car!

Nature, through all her kingdoms, insures herself.