Let us advance on Chaos and the Dark

In different hours, a man represents each of several of his ancestors, as if there were seven or eight of us rolled up in each man's skin, - seven or eight ancestors at least, and they constitute the variety of notes for that new piece of music which his life is.

Fashion understands itself; good-breeding and personal superiority of whatever country readily fraternize with those of every other. The chiefs of savage tribes have distinguished themselves in London and Paris, by the purity of their tournure.

In the highest civilization the book is still the highest delight.

Line in Nature is not found; Unit and Universe are round.

Or whipping its rough surface for a trout.

A few strong instincts and a few plain rules suffice us