"It is not likely that posterity will fall in love with us, but not impossible that it may respect or sympathize so a man would rather leave behind him the portrait of his spirit than a portrait of his face."

"It is not so much for its beauty that the forest makes a claim upon men's hearts, as for that subtle something, that quality of air that emanation from old trees, that so wonderfully changes and renews a weary spirit."

"Most of our pocket wisdom is conceived for the use of mediocre people, to discourage them from ambitious attempts, and generally console them in their mediocrity."

"You can give without loving, but you can never love without giving."

"Nothing is so intolerable to man as being fully at rest, without a passion, without business, without entertainment, without care."

"I mean, once work's out there it's meant to be used."

"When I'm getting to know someone, I look for someone who has passions that I respect, like his career. Someone who loves what he does is really attractive."

"I'm the first to admit this whole salary thing is getting out of control. In the final analysis, it's still about the work."