The true scholar grudges every opportunity of action passed, by, as a loss of power.
The dearest events are summer-rain.
A vivid thought brings the power to paint it; and in proportion to the depth of its source is the force of its projection.
Every ship is a romantic object, except that we sail in.
You never know how you look through other people's eyes.
Take the place and attitude to which you see your unquestionable right, and all men acquiesce.