I have often thought that unselfishness combined in one word more of the teachings of the Bible than any other in the language.

Nothing is gained by debate on non-debatable subjects.

The country is the place for children, and if not the country, a city small enough so that one can get out into the country.

There are no words that can tell the hidden spirit of the wilderness, that can reveal its mystery, its melancholy and its charm.

I am rather more apt to read old books than new ones.

Life is a great adventure…accept it in such a spirit.

The president is that invisible force that makes a school of fish suddenly change direction, so that everyone 'ohhs' and 'ahhs' at the glimmering mass and only later wonders what makes them move in that way. I read somewhere-_Harper's_, I'm fairly certain-that the fish are only avoiding pockets of extra cold water.