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

Repose and cheerfulness is the badge of the gentleman; repose in energy.

Yet America is a poem in our eyes; its ample geography dazzles the imagination, and it will not wait long for metres.

Is not prayer a study of truth, a sally of the soul into the unfound infinite? No man ever prayed heartily without learning something.

The progress of religion is steadily to its identity with morals. Strength enters just as much as the moral element prevails.

I appeal from your customs. I must be myself. I cannot break myself anylonger for you, or you. If you can love me for what I am, we shall bethe happier. If you cannot, I will still seek to deserve that youshould. I will not hide my tastes or aversions. I will so trust thatwhat is deep is holy, that I will do strongly before the sun and moonwhatever inly rejoices me, and the heart appoints. If you are noble, Iwill love you; if you are not, I will not hurt you and myself byhypocritical attentions. If you are true, but not in the same truthwith me, cleave to your companions; I will seek my own.

There is no one who does not exaggerate. In conversation, men are encumbered with personality, and talk too much.