The unbelief of the age is attested by the loud condemnation of trifles.

We but half express ourselves, and are ashamed of that divine idea which each of us represents.

We ask for long life, but 'tis deep life, or noble moments that signify. Let the measure of time be spiritual, not mechanical.

Health is the first muse, and sleep is the condition to produce it.

To a dull mind all of nature is leaden. To the illumined mind the whole world burns and sparkles with light.

I am Defeated all the time, yet to Victory I am born.

The antidote to this abuse of formal Government, is, the influence of private character, the growth of the Individual.