Words are finite expressions of the infinite mind.

In the morning a man walks with his whole body; in the evening, only with his legs.

We learn that God IS; that he is in me; and that all things are shadows of him.

I have no hostility to nature, but a child's love to it. I expand and live in the warm day like corn and melons.

I feel the same truth how often in my trivial conversation with my neighbours, that somewhat higher in each of us overlooks this by-play, and Jove nods to Jove from behind each of us.

Men are so charmed with valor that they have pleased themselves with being called lions, leopards, eagles and dragons, from the animals contemporary with us in the geologic formations.

The test of civilization is the power of drawing the most benefit out of cities.