Away with this hurrah of masses, and let us have the considerate vote of single men.

Why need I volumes, if one word suffice?

In our large cities, the population is godless, materialized,--no bond, no fellow-feeling, no enthusiasm. These are not men, but hungers, thirsts, fevers, and appetites walking. How is it people manage to live on,--so aimless as they are? After their peppercorn aims are gained, it seems as if the lime in their bones alone held them together, and not any worthy purpose.

Prosperity is something the businessmen created for politicians to take credit for

Wisdom is like electricity. There is no permanently wise man, but men capable of wisdom, who, being put into certain company, or other favorable conditions, become wise for a short time, as glasses rubbed acquire electric power for a while.

The civilized man has built a coach, but has lost the use of his feet.

To fill the hour; that is happiness to fill the hour, and leave no crevice for a repentance or an approval.