Everything in our world, even a drop of dew, is a microcosm of the universe.

Human society is made up of partialities. Each citizen has an interest and a view of his own, which, if followed out to the extreme, would leave no room for any other citizen.

Steam is no stronger now than it was a hundred years ago, but it is put to better use.

Our chief want is someone who will inspire us to be what we know we could be.

We are such lovers of self-reliance, that we excuse in a man many sins, if he will show us a complete satisfaction in his position, which asks no leave to be, of mine, or any man's good opinion.

Keep your friendships in repair.

The first farmer was the first man, and all historic nobility rests on possession and use of land.