"A cynic can chill and dishearten with..." - Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson

“What art can paint or gild any object in after life with the glow which nature gives to the first baubles of childhood? St. Peter's cannot have the magical power over us that the red and gold covers of our first picture-book possessed.”

“A weed is a plant whose virtue is not yet known.”

“In imitation is a bit suicide.”

“Politics is applesauce.”

“Most men are of naught more use in their lives but as machines for turning food into sh*t.”

“We all have enough strength to endure the misfortunes of others.”

“May I examine my mind in all actions and as soon as a negative state occurs, since it endangers myself and others, may I firmly face and avert it.”

“People who experience negative or stressful emotions on an ongoing basis are less healthy and live shorter lives.”

“We must all wage an intense, lifelong battle against the constant downward pull. If we relax, the bugs and weeds of negativity will move into the garden and take away everything of value.”