As much wisdom may be expended on a private economy as on an empire, and as much wisdom may be drawn from it.

Beauty is the moment of transition, as if the form were just ready to flow into other forms.

The land is the appointed remedy for whatever is false and fantastic in our culture...food for our mind, as well as our body.

We rail at trade, but the historian of the world will see that it was the principle of liberty; that it settled America, and destroyed feudalism, and made peace and keeps peace; that it will abolish slavery.

He who loves goodness harbors angels, reveres reverence, and lives with God.

Want is a growing giant whom the coat of have was never large enough to cover.

Enlarge not thy destiny, said the oracle: endeavor not to do more than is given thee in charge.