Gratitude is the most exquisite form of courtesy.
A single idea if it is right saves us the labor of an infinity of experiences.
Poetry proceeds from the totality of man, sense, imagination, intellect, love, desire, instinct, blood and spirit together.
In periods when shallow speculation is rife, one might think that metaphysics would shine forth, at least, by the brilliance of its modest reserve. But the very age that is unaware of the majesty of m...
Christianity taught men that love is worth more than intelligence.
The great and admirable strength of America consists in this, that America is truly the American people.
A man of courage flees forward, in the midst of new things.