Your real influence is measured by your treatment of yourself.

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

Egotists cannot converse, they talk to themselves only.

A sip is the most than mortals are permitted from any goblet of delight.

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.

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

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