The genius of reading and of gardening are antagonistic, like resinous and vitreous electricity. One is concentrative in sparks and shocks: the other is diffuse strength; so that each disqualifies its workman for the other's duties.

Justice satisfies everybody, and justice alone.

The eye obeys exactly the action of the mind.

Shall we then judge a country by the majority, or by the minority? By the minority, surely.

When a man meets his make, society begins.

This valley is the only place that comes up to the brag about it, and exceeds it.

Every day, a little sadder, a little madder. Will someone get me a ladder?