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Whether man is disposed to yield to nature or to oppose her, he cannot do without a correct understanding of read more
Whether man is disposed to yield to nature or to oppose her, he cannot do without a correct understanding of her language.
We do not inherit this land from our ancestors; we borrow it from our children.
We do not inherit this land from our ancestors; we borrow it from our children.
Extremes in nature equal ends produce; In man they join to some mysterious use.
Extremes in nature equal ends produce; In man they join to some mysterious use.
If a tree dies, plant another in its place.
If a tree dies, plant another in its place.
He who has so little knowledge of human nature as to seek happiness by changing anything but his own disposition read more
He who has so little knowledge of human nature as to seek happiness by changing anything but his own disposition will waste his life away in fruitless efforts.
We cannot command nature except by obeying her.
We cannot command nature except by obeying her.
A morning-glory at my window satisfies me more than the metaphysics of books.
A morning-glory at my window satisfies me more than the metaphysics of books.
Nature's great law, and law of all men's minds?--
To its own impulse every creature stirs;
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Nature's great law, and law of all men's minds?--
To its own impulse every creature stirs;
Live by thy light, and earth will live by hers!
Wherever you go, no matter what the weather, always bring your own sunshine.
Wherever you go, no matter what the weather, always bring your own sunshine.