One must be rich in thought and character to owe nothing to books.
Enthusiasm imparts itself magnetically and fuses all into one happy and harmonious unity of feeling and sentiment.
Every sin provokes its punishment.
Ignorance is innocence - stupidity comes with experience
Yet the deepest truths are best read between the lines, and, for the most part, refuse to be written.
Books are the most mannerly of companions, accessible at all times, in all moods, frankly declaring the author's mind, without offense.