Some men at the approach of a dispute neigh like horses. Unless there be an argument, they think nothing is doing. Some talkers excel in the precision with which they formulate their thoughts, so that you get from them somewhat to remember; others lay criticism asleep by a charm. Especially women use words that are not words,--as steps in a dance are not steps,--but reproduce the genius of that they speak of; as the sound of some bells makes us think of the bell merely, whilst the church chimes in the distance bring the church and its serious memories before us.

Be lord of a day, through wisdom and justice, and you can put up your history books.

We are by nature observers, and thereby learners. That is our permanent state.

The wonder is that we can see these trees and not wonder more.

It is very hard to be simple enough to be good.

As to methods, there may be a million and then some, but principles are few. The man who grasps principles can successfully select his own methods.

The profoundest thought or passion sleeps as in a mine, until an equal mind and heart finds and publishes it.