The whole constitution of property on its present tenures, is injurious, and its influence on persons deteriorating and degrading.

There is guidance for each of us, and by lowly listening we shall hear the right word.

Perception is a mirror not a fact. And what I look on is my state of mind, reflected outward.

Sunday is the core of our civilization, dedicated to thought and reverence.

Man is a stream whose source is hidden. Our being is descending into us from we know not whence.

We must leave our pets at home, when we go into the street, and meet men on broad grounds of good meaning and good sense.

When I bought my farm, I did not know what a bargain I had in the bluebirds, daffodils and thrushes; as little did I know what sublime mornings and sunsets I was buying.