The tendinous part of the mind, so to speak, is more developed in winter; the fleshy, in summer. I should say winter had given the bone and sinew to literature, summer the tissues and the blood.

Quote by John Burroughs

Topics: Winter Quotes

If we take science as our sole guide, if we accept and hold fast that...

If we take science as our sole guide, if we accept and hold fast that...

Some men are like nails, very easily drawn; others however are more like rivets never...

Some men are like nails, very easily drawn; others however are more like rivets never...

I seldom go into a natural history museum without feeling as if I were attending...

I seldom go into a natural history museum without feeling as if I were attending...

Joy in the universe, and keen curiosity about it all - that has been my...

Joy in the universe, and keen curiosity about it all - that has been my...

For anything worth having one must pay the price; and the price is always work,...

For anything worth having one must pay the price; and the price is always work,...

To learn something new, take the path that you took yesterday.

To learn something new, take the path that you took yesterday.

If you think you can do it, you can.

If you think you can do it, you can.

Blessed is the man who has some congenial work, some occupation in which he can...

Blessed is the man who has some congenial work, some occupation in which he can...

Life is a struggle, but not a warfare.

Life is a struggle, but not a warfare.

Nature teaches more than she preaches. There are no sermons in stones. It is easier...

Nature teaches more than she preaches. There are no sermons in stones. It is easier...

Happiness comes most to persons who seek her least, and think least about it. It...

Happiness comes most to persons who seek her least, and think least about it. It...

Leap, and the net will appear.

Leap, and the net will appear.

I still find each day too short for all the thoughts I want to think,...

I still find each day too short for all the thoughts I want to think,...

Some scenes you juggle two balls, some scenes you juggle three balls, some scenes you...

Some scenes you juggle two balls, some scenes you juggle three balls, some scenes you...

How beautiful the leaves grow old. How full of light and color are their last...

How beautiful the leaves grow old. How full of light and color are their last...

Literature is an investment of genius which has dividends to all subsequent times

Literature is an investment of genius which has dividends to all subsequent times

For anything worth having one must pay the price; and the price is always work,...

For anything worth having one must pay the price; and the price is always work,...

I carry your heart with me (I carry it in my heart).

I carry your heart with me (I carry it in my heart).

If need be, you can live in my heart...rent free...all utilities included.

If need be, you can live in my heart...rent free...all utilities included.

However far away, I will always love you. However long I stay, I will always...

However far away, I will always love you. However long I stay, I will always...

I hate the distance between us, I miss you every second of my life.

I hate the distance between us, I miss you every second of my life.