This immediate dependence of language upon nature, this conversion of an outward phenomenon into a type of somewhat in human life,never loses its power to affect us. It is this which gives that piquancy to the conversation of a strong-natured farmer or backwoodsman, which all men relish.

When the Master of the universe has points to carry in his government he impresses his will in the structure of minds.

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

The secret of success lies never in the amount of money, but in the relation of income to outgo.

But whoso is heroic will always find crises to try his edge.

Life is comic or pitiful as soon as the high ends of being fade out of sight, and man becomes near-sighted, and can only attend towhat addresses the senses.

Self-trust is the first secret of success, the belief that if you are here the authorities of the universe put you here, and for cause, or with some task strictly appointed you in your constitution, and so long as you work at that you are well and successful