We must set up a strong present tense against all rumors of wrath, past and to come.

Prosperity is something the businessmen created for politicians to take credit for

The greatest meliorator of the world is selfish, huckstering Trade.

A man must be clothed with society, or we shall feel a certain bareness and poverty, as of a displaced and unfurnished member. He is to be dressed in arts and institutions, as well as in body garments. Now and then a man exquisitely made can live alone, and must; but coop up most men and you undo them.

In the woods too, a man casts off his years, as the snake his slough, and at what period soever of life, is always a child. In the woods, is perpetual youth.

The world of men show like a comedy without laughter: populations, interests, government, history; 't is all toy figures in a toyhouse.

The only thing grief has taught me is to know how shallow it is.