We are amphibious creatures, weaponed for two elements, having two sets of faculties, the particular and the catholic.

What we love that we have, but by desire we bereave ourselves of the love.

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.

The etymologist finds the deadest word to have been once a brilliant picture.

Do not craze yourself with thinking, but go about your business anywhere.

The charm of fine manners is music and sculpture and picture to many who do not pretend to appreciation of these arts.

No man ever prayed heartily without learning something.