The work of vegetation begins first in the irritability of the bark and leaf-buds.

Imitation cannot go above its model.

We know truth when we see it, from opinion, as we know when we are awake that we are awake.

All stealing is comparative. If you come to absolutes, pray who does not steal.

We do not count a man's years until he has nothing else to count.

We read often with as much talent as we write.

He in whom the love of repose predominates will accept the first creed, the first philosophy, the first political party he meets — most likely his father's. He gets rest, commodity, and reputation; but he shuts the door of truth.