Every known fact in natural science was divined by the presentiment of somebody, before it was actually verified.

Enthusiasm is the engine of success.

Of lower states, of acts of routine and sense, we can tell somewhat; but the masterpieces of God, the total growths and universalmovements of the soul, he hideth; they are incalculable. I can know that truth is divine and helpful; but how it shall help me I can have no guess, for so to be is the sole inlet of so to know.

Our knowledge is the amassed thought and experience of innumerable minds.

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

What is civilization? I answer, the power of good women.

Sitting back in the evening, stargazing and stroking your dog, is an infallible remedy.