The philanthropists inquire whether Transcendentalism does not mean sloth: they had as lief hear that their friend is dead, as that he is a Transcendentalist; for then is he paralyzed, and can never do anything for humanity.

We have a great deal more kindness than is ever spoken.

We read often with as much talent as we write.

I like a man who likes to see a fine barn as well as a good tragedy.

Who hears me, who understands me, becomes mine, a possession for all time.

When you have worn out your shoes, the strength of the show fiber has passed into your body.

A man is a god in ruins. When men are innocent, life shall be longer, and shall pass into the immortal, as gently as we awake from dreams.