Poetry gives most pleasure when only generally and not perfectly understood.

The best part of human language, properly so called, is derived from reflection on the acts of the mind itself.

Why aren't more gems from our great authors scattered over the country? Great books aren't within everybody's reach.

There is nothing insignificant-nothing.

We have to administer the law whether we like it or no.

The three great ends which a statesman ought to propose to himself in the government of a nation are, — 1. Security to possessors; 2. Facility to acquirers; and 3. Hope to all.

And here were forests ancient as the hills, Enfolding sunny spots of greenery.