Magic and all that is ascribed to it is a deep presentiment of the powers of science.

In the learned journal, in the influential newspaper, I discern no form; only some irresponsible shadow; oftener some monied corporation, or some dangler, who hopes, in the mask and robes of his paragraph, to pass for somebody. But through every clause and part of speech of the right book I meet the eyes of the most determined men; his force and terror inundate every word: the commas and dashes are alive; so that the writing is athletic and nimble,--can go far and live long.

It's a luxury to be understood.

The squirrel hoards nuts and the bee gathers honey, without knowing what they do, and they are thus provided for without selfishness or disgrace.

It seems as if the day was not wholly profane in which we have given heed to some natural object.

O friend, never strike sail to a fear! Come into port greatly, or sail with God the seas.

Echo waits with art and care And will the faults of song repair.