Under every deep a lower deep opens.

The philanthropists inquire whether Transcendentalism does not mean sloth: they had as lief hear that their friend is dead, as that he is a Transcendentalist; for then is he paralyzed, and can never do anything for humanity.

Friends should be like books, easy to find when you need them, but seldom used.

Painting was called silent poetry and poetry speaking painting.

It does not hurt weak eyes to look into beautiful eyes never so long.

There is more in every person's soul than we think.

I read the other day some verses written by an eminent painter which were original and not conventional. The soul always hears an admonition in such lines, let the subject be what it may. The sentiment they instil is of more value than any thought they may contain. To believe your own thought, to believe that what is true for you in your private heart is true for all men, - that is genius.