How odd it is that anyone should not see that all observation must be for or against some view if it is to be of any service!

The natural history of this archipelago is very remarkable; it seems to be a little world within itself.

Did man, after his first inroad into South America, destroy, as has been suggested, the unwieldy Megatherium and the other Edentata?

Attention, if sudden and close, graduates into surprise; and this into astonishment; and this into stupefied amazement.

Study the science of art. Study the art of science. Develop your senses- especially learn how to see. Realize that everything connects to everything else.

A luminous body will appear more brilliant in proportion as it is surrounded by deeper shadow.