Before I built a wall I'd ask to know What I was walling in or walling out, And to whom I was like to give offence. Something there is that doesn't love a wall, That wants it down.

I always entertain great hopes.

A civilized society is one which tolerates eccentricity to the point of doubtful sanity.

The best thing we're put here for's to see; The strongest thing that's given us to see with's a telescope. Someone in every town, seems to me, owes it to the town to keep one.

Nature's first green is gold.

My goal in life is to unite my avocation with my vocation, As my two eyes make one in sight.

Come grow old with me, for the best is yet to come!