What lies behind you and what lies in front of you, pales in comparison to what lies inside of you.

Self-reliance is its aversion. It loves not realities and creators, but names and customs.

Rings and other jewels are not gifts, but apologies for gifts. The only gift is a portion of thyself.

All good conversation, manners, and action come from a spontaneity which forgets usages and makes the moment great.

All promise outruns performance.

Out from the heart of Nature rolled The burdens of the Bible old.

If you would rule the world quietly, you must keep it amused.