The stars awaken a certain reverence, because though always present, they are inaccessible.

Nothing divine dies. All good is eternally reproductive. The beauty of Nature re-forms itself in the mind, and not for barren contemplation, but for new creation.

The goof man, in dealing with his people, taxes them with luxury.

The private life of one man shall be a more illustrious monarchy,--more formidable to its enemy, more sweet and serene in its influence to its friend, than any kingdom in history. For a man, rightly viewed, comprehendeth the particular natures of all men.

A sympathetic person is placed in the dilemma of a swimmer among drowning men, who all catch at him, and if he gives so much as a leg or a finger, they will drown him.

That which we do not believe, we cannot adequately say; even though we may repeat the words ever so often.

Envy is ignorance, Imitation is Suicide.