It is much better to learn the elements of geology, of botany, or ornithology and astronomy by word of mouth from a companion than dully from a book.

A man must consider what a blindman's-buff is this game of conformity.

There is no calamity that right words will not begin to redress

As soon as the man is at one with God, he will not beg. He will then see prayer in all action.

It is not the irregular hours or irregular diet that makes the romantic life.

Guard your own spare moments. They are like uncut diamonds.

There is no chance and anarchy in the universe. All is system and gradation. Every god is there sitting in his sphere.