Debate is angular, conversation circular and radiant of the underlying unity.

Time ripens the substance of a life as the seasons mellow and perfect its fruits. The best apples fall latest and keep longest.

No one is promiscuous in his way of dying. A man who has decided to hang himself will never jump in front of a train.

The history of books shows the humblest origin of some of the most valued, wrought as these were out of obscure materials by persons whose names thereafter became illustrious. The thumbed volumes, now so precious to thousands, were compiled from personal experiences and owe their interest to touches of inspiration of which the writer was less author than amanuensis, himself the voiced word of life for all times.

While one finds company in himself and his pursuits, he cannot feel old, no matter what his years may be.

Egotists cannot converse, they talk to themselves only.

Enthusiasm is essential to the successful attainment of any high endeavor.