The mind of the scholar, if he would leave it large and liberal, should come in contact with other minds."

Sit in reverie and watch the changing color of the waves that break upon the idle seashore of the mind.

"If you would hit the mark, you must aim a little above it: Every arrow that flies feels the attraction of earth."

"In character, in manner, in style, in all things, the supreme excellence is simplicity."

"We judge ourselves by what we feel capable of doing, while others judge us by what we have already done."