“In plain words, chaos was the law of nature, order was the dream of man.””

“Adopt the pace of nature: her secret is patience”

“Nature and books belong to the eyes that see them. ”

“Time destroys the speculation of men, but it confirms nature.”

“Every creature is better alive than dead, men and moose and pine trees, and he who understands it aright will rather preserve its life than destroy it.”

““What sunshine is to flowers, smiles are to humanity. These are but trifles, to be sure; but scattered along life's pathway, the good they do is inconceivable”