for those who would joyously march in rank and file, they have already earned my contempt, for they were given read more

for those who would joyously march in rank and file, they have already earned my contempt, for they were given a large brain by accident when a spinal chord would have sufficed.

All we ask is to be let alone.

All we ask is to be let alone.

Independence is essential for permanent but fatal to immediate success.

Independence is essential for permanent but fatal to immediate success.

Never be afraid to sit awhile and think.

Never be afraid to sit awhile and think.

There is no expedient to which a man will not go to avoid the labor of thinking.

There is no expedient to which a man will not go to avoid the labor of thinking.

I'll never
Be such a gosling to obey instinct, but stand
As is a man were author read more

I'll never
Be such a gosling to obey instinct, but stand
As is a man were author of himself
And knew no other kin.

The greatest gifts you can give your children are the roots of responsibility and the wings of independence.

The greatest gifts you can give your children are the roots of responsibility and the wings of independence.

Think wrongly, if you please, but in all cases think for yourself.

Think wrongly, if you please, but in all cases think for yourself.

I kind of think too much, I try do too many things at once.

I kind of think too much, I try do too many things at once.