You will always find those who think they know what is your duty better than you know it.

Let a stoic open the resources of man, and tell men they are not leaning willows, but can and must detach themselves; that with the exercise of self-trust, new powers shall appear.

Women, as most susceptible, are the best index of the coming hour.

As every pool reflects the image of the sun, so every thought and thing restores us an image and creature of the supreme Good. Theuniverse is perforated by a million channels for his activity. All things mount and mount.

A man is a method, a progressive arrangement; a selecting principle, gathering his like to him; wherever he goes.

A child reminds us that playtime is an essential part of our daily routine.

People destined to meet will do so, apparently by chance, at precisely the right moment.