There is nothing constant in this world but inconsistency. Vision is the art of seeing things invisible. And he gave it for his opinion, that whoever could make two ears of corn, or two blades of grass, to grow upon a spot of ground where only one grew before, would deserve better of mankind, and do more essential service to his country, than the whole race of politicians put together. Every dog must have his day. Faith! He must make his stories shorter or change his comrades once a quarter. Happiness is the perpetual possession of being well deceived. I always love to begin a journey on Sundays, because I shall have the prayers of the church, to preserve all that travel by land, or by water. Invention is the talent of youth, as judgment is of age. No wise man ever wished to be younger. Power is no blessing in itself, except when it is used to protect the innocent. | 
