I have inherited this burden of superstition and nonsense. I govern innumerable men but must acknowledge that I am governed by birds and thunderclaps

The planting of trees is the least self-centered of all that we can do. It is a purer act of faith than the procreation of children.

It is very necessary to have markers of beauty left in a world seemingly bent on making the most evil ugliness.

Imprisonment of the body is bitter; imprisonment of the mind is worse

When you're safe at home you wish you were having an adventure; when you're having an adventure you wish you were safe at home.

Oh, earth, you're too wonderful for anybody to realize you.

Never support two weaknesses at the same time. It's your combination sinners - your lecherous liars and your miserly drunkards - who dishonor the vices and bring them into bad repute.