We returned and had a conversation on Clothing.

Some very fine things were said by Mr.Alcott and Mr.Lane.In most of their thoughts I coincide; they are the same which of late have much occupied my mind.

Alcott said that to Emerson the world was a lecture-room, to Brownson a rostrum.
"This morning after breakfast a conversation was held on Friendship and its laws and conditions.

Mr.Alcott placed Innocence first; Larned, Thoughtfulness; I, Seriousness; Lane, Fidelity.
"July 13 .-- This morning after breakfast there was held a conversation on The Highest Aim.

Mr.Alcott said it was Integrity; I, Harmonic being; Lane, Progressive being; Larned, Annihilation of self; Bower, Repulsion of the evil in us.