One must espouse some pursuit, taking it kindly at heart and with enthusiasm.

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

Thought means life, since those who do not think so do not live in any high or real sense. Thinking makes the man.

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

Books are the most mannerly of companions, accessible at all times, in all moods, frankly declaring the author's mind, without offense.

A friendship formed in childhood, in youth,--by happy accident at any stage of rising manhood,--becomes the genius that rules the rest of life.

Inspiration must find answering inspiration.