The interminable forests should become graceful parks, for use and delight.

In America the geography is sublime, but the men are not; the inventions are excellent, but the inventors one is sometimes ashamed of.

What school, college, or lecture bring men depends on what men bring to carry it home in.

Real action is in silent moments.

Enthusiasm is one of the most powerful engines of success. When you do a thing, do it with all your might. Put your whole soul into it. Stamp it with your own personality. Be active, be energetic, be enthusiastic and faithful, and you will accomplish your object. Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm.

Every actual State is corrupt. Good men must not obey the laws too well.

Our best history is still poetry.