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

Criticism is infested with the cant of materialism, which assumes that manual skill and activity is the first merit of all men, and disparages such as say and do not, overlooking the fact, that some men, namely, poets, are natural sayers, sent into the world to the end of expression, and confounds them with those whose province is action, but who quit to imitate the sayers.

Teaching is the perpetual end and office of all things. Teaching, instruction is the main design that shines through the sky and earth.

Never lose an opportunity of seeing anything beautiful, for beauty is God's handwriting.

The longest wave is quickly lost in the sea.

My life should be unique; it should be an alms, a battle, a conquest, a medicine.

The stars awaken a certain reverence, because though always present, they are inaccessible.