The field cannot be well seen from within the field. The astronomer must have his diameter of the earth's orbit as a base to fix the parallax of any other star

The fatal trait of the times is the divorce between religion and morality.

Great men are sincere.

Cannot we let [children] be themselves, and enjoy life in their own way? You are trying to make another you. One's enough.

There is health in table talk and nursery play. We must wear old shoes and have aunts and cousins.

What torments of grief you endured, from evils that never arrived

Ah, if the rich were rich as the poor fancy riches.