To be able to discern that what is true is true, and that what is false is false,--this is the mark and character of intelligence.

Men wish to be saved from the mischiefs of their vices, but not from their vices.

The best part of health is fine disposition

Do your work, but do your thing.

Success in your work, the finding a better method, the better understanding that insures the better performing is hat and coat, is food and wine, is fire and horse and health and holiday. At least, I find that any success in my work has the effect on my spirits of all these.

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

The aid we can give each other is only incidental, lateral, and sympathetic.