You cannot run away from weakness; you must some time fight it out or perish; and if that be so, why not now, and where you stand?

We are all travelers in the wilderness of this world, and the best we can find in our travels is an honest friend.

There are two things that men should never weary of, goodness and humility; we get none too much of them in this rough world among cold, proud people.

This grove, that was now so peaceful, must then have rung with cries, I thought; and even with the thought I could believe I heard it ringing still.

Every man is his own doctor of divinity, in the last resort.

There can be no fairer ambition than to excel in talk; to be affable, gay, ready, clear, and welcome.

Restfulness is a quality for cattle; the virtues are all active, life is alert.