There is genius as well in virtue as in intellect. 'Tis the doctrine of faith over works.
The eye is easily frightened.
The Yankee is one who, if he once gets his teeth set on a thing, all creation can't make him let go.
Our relations to each other are oblique and casual.
Talent alone cannot make a writer. There must be a man behind the book.
We shun the rugged battle of fate where strength is born.