The measure of action is the sentiment from which it proceeds. The greatest action may easily be one of the most private circumstance.

If the gatherer gathers too-much, Nature takes out of the man what she puts into his chest; swells the estate, but kills the owner. Nature hates, monopolies and exceptions.

The most Indian thing about the Indian is surely not his moccasins or his calumet, his wampum or his stone hatched, but traits of character and sagacity, skill, or passion.

All life is an experiment. The more experiments you make the better.

The private life of one man shall be a more illustrious monarchy,--more formidable to its enemy, more sweet and serene in its influence to its friend, than any kingdom in history. For a man, rightly viewed, comprehendeth the particular natures of all men.

Headwinds are sore vexations and the more passengers the sorer.

What is there of the divine in a load of brick? What ... in a barber shop? ... Much. All.