Conservatism is affluent and openhanded, but there is a cunning juggle in riches. I observe that they take somewhat for everythingthey give. I look bigger, but am less; I have more clothes, but am nit so warm; more armor, but less courage; more books, but less wit.

The boxer's ring is the enjoyment of the part of society whose animal nature alone has been developed.

What is a weed? A plant whose virtues have never been discovered.

The efforts which we make to escape from our destiny only serve to lead us into it.

A mind might ponder its thought for an epoch, and not gain so much self-knowledge as the passion of love shall teach in a day.

Is there a difference? Yes. We are in harmony with nature, but never at peace.

Philanthropic and religious bodies do not commonly make their executive officers out of saints.