Consideration is the soil in which wisdom may be expected to grow, and strength be given to every up-springing plant of duty.

It is much better to learn the elements of geology, of botany, or ornithology and astronomy by word of mouth from a companion than dully from a book.

Art is not to be found by touring to Egypt, China, or Peru; if you cannot find it at your own door, you will never find it.

Finish each day and be done with it. You have done what you could. Some blunders and absurdities no doubt crept in; forget them as soon as you can. Tomorrow is a new day; begin it well and serenely and with too high a spirit to be encumbered with your old nonsense.

The world we live in is but thickened light.

Why should we be cowed by the name of Action?.

No orator can top the one who can give good nicknames.