Would Shakespeare and Raleigh have done their best, would that galaxy have shone so bright in the heavens had there been no Elizabeth on the throne?

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.

Every sin provokes its punishment.

Our friends interpret the world and ourselves to us, if we take them tenderly and truly.

Good discourse sinks differences and seeks agreements.

Divination seems heightened and raised to its highest power in woman.

A good book is fruitful of other books; it perpetuates its fame from age to age, and makes eras in the lives of its readers.