I believe that the ascent of mountains forms an essential chapter in the complete duty of man, and that it is wrong to leave any district without setting foot on its highest peak.

Every man who says frankly and fully what he thinks is doing a public service.

The division between faith and reason is a half-measure, till it is frankly admitted that faith has to do with fiction, and reason with fact.

He who sees only what is before his eyes sees the worst part of every view.

The only way in which one human being can properly attempt to influence another is by encouraging him to think for himself, instead of endeavoring to instill ready-made opinions into his head.

The poet should touch our heart by showing his own

Walking is the natural recreation for a man who desires not absolutely to suppress his intellect but to turn it out to play for a season.

Chance is a name for our ignorance.

The truth cannot be asserted without denouncing the falsehood.

If you wish at once to do nothing and be respectable nowadays, the best pretext is to be at work on some profound study.

Poe is a kind of Hawthorne and delirium tremens.

Every human being begins and ends the same way, but how much they love the humanity distinguish him from others.

Delay not to seize the hour!

The system shaves the dice on the side of those with money and power, and anyone who believes otherwise deserves anything that happens to him.

Be courageous and face this moment in time consciously and with all the discernment and clarity within your power.

Realistically I know I'm an entertainer. When you're exciting, you're remembered.

Stimulate don't Annihilate.

Second-rate knowledge, and middling talents, carry a man farther at courts, and in the busy part of the world, than superior knowledge and shining parts.

She’s been hanging out with Nick.” – Acheron “Nick? As in I-hate-your-guts-Ash-go-die Nick?” – Tory

Of no mortal say, 'That man is happy,' till vexed by no grievous ill he pass Life's goal.

Think books aren't scary? Well, think about this: You can't spell "Book" without "Boo!