The wisest and best are repulsive, if they are characterized by repulsive manners. Politeness is an easy virtue, costs little, and has great purchasing power.

My favorite books have a personality and complexion as distinctly drawn as if the author's portrait were framed into the paragraphs and smiled upon me as I read his illustrated pages.

That is a good book which is opened with expectation, and closed with delight and profit.

None can teach admirably if not loving his task.

Civilization degrades the many to exalt the few.

Traveling is no fool's errand to him who carries his eyes and itinerary along with him.

Of gifts, there seems none more becoming to offer a friend than a beautiful book.