The ancient precept, “Know thyself,” and the modern precept, “Study nature,” become at last one maxim.

The years teach much which the days never know.

Do what you know, and perception is converted into character, as islands and continents were built by invisible infusories, or, as these forest leaves absorb light, electricity, and volatile gases, and the gnarled oak to live a thousand years is the

We see God face to face every hour, and know the savor of Nature.

Our chief want is someone who will inspire us to be what we know we could be.

You cannot do a kindness too soon, for you never know how soon it will be too late.