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

Ideas in the head set hands about their several tasks.

One must be a wise reader to quote wisely and well.

Observation more than books and experience more than persons, are the prime educators.

All unrest is but the struggle of the soul to reassure herself of her inborn immortality.

Debate is masculine, conversation is feminine.

The head best leaves to the heart what the heart alone divines.