Friends are the leaders of the bosom, being more ourselves than we are, and we complement our affections in theirs.

Education may work wonders as well in warping the genius of individuals as in seconding it.

The best teachers don't allow their own personal views to influence their teaching.

Anger is the resentment of the animal, and gentle blood alone makes the gentleman.

Devotees of grammatical studies have not been distinguished for any very remarkable felicities of expression

Who knows, the mind has the key to all things besides.

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