In the order of nature, we cannot render benefits to those from whom we receive them, or only seldom. But the benefit we receive must be rendered again, line for line, deed for deed, cent for cent, to somebody. Beware of too much good staying in your hand. It will fast corrupt and worm worms. Pay it away quickly in some sort.

Not a ray is dimmed, not an atom worn; nature's oldest force is as good as new.

Every day, a little sadder, a little madder. Will someone get me a ladder?

My life should be unique; it should be an alms, a battle, a conquest, a medicine.

So far as a person thinks; they are free.

Everything good is on the highway.

I admire answers to which no answers can be made.