Experience converts us to ourselves when books fail us.

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

The more one endeavors to sound the depths of his ignorance the deeper the chasm appears.

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.

A true teacher defends his students against his own personal influences.

My favorite books have a personality and complexion as distinctly drawn as if the author's portrait were framed into the paragraphs and smiled upon me as I read his illustrated pages.

The eyes have a property in things and territories not named in any title-deeds, and are the owners of our choicest possessions.