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

Every sin provokes its punishment.

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

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

One must be rich in thought and character to owe nothing to books, though preparation is necessary to profitable reading; and the less reading is better than more;--book-struck men are of all readers least wise, however knowing or learned.

The true teacher defends his pupils against his own personal influence. He inspires self-trust. He guides their eyes from himself to the spirit that quickens him. He will have no disciples.

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