Out from the heart of Nature rolled The burdens of the Bible old.

Add energy, inspire hope, and blow the coals into a useful flame.

The moral sense reappears today with the same morning newness that has been from of old the fountain of beauty and strength. You say there is no religion now. 'Tis like saying in rainy weather, There is no sun, when at that moment we are witnessing one of its superlative effects.

The Americans have no faith, they rely on the power of a dollar; they are deaf to sentiment.

All good conversation, manners, and action come from a spontaneity which forgets usages and makes the moment great.

The escape from all false ties; courage to be what we are; and love of what is simple and beautiful; independence, and cheerful relation, these are the essentials.

Everything in the universe goes by indirection. There are no straight lines.