As I go through the woods now, so many oak and other leaves have fallen the rustling noise somewhat disturbs my musing. - Henry David Thoreau

It is to be remembered that by good deeds or words you encourage yourself, who always have need to witness or hear them.

There are some who complain most energetically and inconsolably of any, because they are, as they say, doing their duty. I also have in my mind that seemingly wealthy, but most terribly impoverished class of all, who have accumulated dross, but know not how to use it, or get rid of it, and thus have forged their own golden or silver fetters.

The rich man... is always sold to the institution which makes him rich.