It is not much for its beauty that makes a claim upon men's hearts, as for that subtle something, that quality of air that emanates from old trees, that so wonderfully changes and renews a weary spirit.
It is better to offer no excuse than a bad one.
Nothing great in the world has been accomplished without passion.
There are two types of people--those who come into a room and say, 'Well, here I am!' and those who come in and say, 'Ah, there you are.'
What more felicity can fall to creature, than to enjoy delight with liberty.
It is not enough to succeed. Others must fail.
It's innocence when it charms us, ignorance when it doesn't.