I know no subject more elevating more amazing more ready to the poetical enthusiasm the philosophical reflection and the moral sentiment than the works of nature. Where can we meet such variety such beauty such magnificence?

The best rules to form a young man are to talk little to hear much to reflect alone upon what has passed in company to distrust one's own opinions and value others that deserve it.

Always vote for principle though you may vote alone and you may cherish the sweetest reflection that your vote is never lost.

One travels more usefully when alone because he reflects more.