Keep the town for occasions, but the habits should be formed in retirement.
A skilful man reads his dreams for his selfknowledge; yet not the details, but the quality.
The wonder is that we can see these trees and not wonder more.
Art is a jealous mistress; and if a man have a genius for painting, poetry, music, architecture or philosophy, he makes a bad husband and an ill provider.
Nature cannot be surprised in undress. Beauty breaks in everywhere.
A little integrity is better than any career.