Egotists cannot converse, they talk to themselves only.

The richest minds need not large libraries.

Nor do we accept, as genuine the person not characterized by this blushing bashfulness, this youthfulness of heart, this sensibility to the sentiment of suavity and self-respect. Modesty is bred of self-reverence. Fine manners are the mantle of fair minds. None are truly great without this ornament.

Strengthen me by sympathizing with my strength, not my weakness.

Our favorites are few; since only what rises from the heart reaches it, being caught and carried on the tongues of men wheresoever love and letters journey.

I consider it the best part of an education to have been born and brought up in the country.

Ignorance is innocence - stupidity comes with experience