You desire to be learned, wealthy, and great, without labor; it is one of the follies still extant in the world.

It appears to me that strong sense and acute sensibility together constitute genius.

The union of lakes--the union of lands-- The union of States none can sever-- The union of hearts--the union of hands-- And the flag of our Union for ever!

We esteem in the world those who do not merit our esteem, and neglect persons of true worth; but the world is like the ocean--the pearl is in its depths, the seaweed swims.

Woodman, spare that tree! Touch not a single bough! In youth it sheltered me, And I'll protect it now.

A man of learning who makes no use of what he knows, is like a cloud which gives no rain.

Near the lake where drooped the willow, Long time ago!

A laughing fool ... seems born for nothing but to show his teeth.

It made and preserves us a nation.

Law has been called a bottomless pit, not so much because of its depth, as that its windings are so obscure nobody can see the end.

There are those who dance the notes, and those who dance the music.

But there's nothing half so sweet in life As love's young dream.

As soon as war is declared it will be impossible to hold the poets back. Rhyme is still the most effective drum.

When you're in your lane, there's no traffic.

Priceless things matter not for their value, but because they offer us an enduring reminder of stability and permanence.

I feel it is obvious when someone has thought too much about what they're wearing.

I try to be healthy because to be happy and healthy on the inside shows on the outside.

TCP implementations will follow a general principle of robustness: be conservative in what you do, be liberal in what you accept from others.

Most of the smart things I've ever thought or written came vis-a-vis my body.

I mean, I love California, but LA to me is still a strange place.