The less routine the more life.

Who speaks to the instincts speaks to the deepest in mankind, and finds the readiest response.

Success is sweet and sweeter if long delayed and gotten through many struggles and defeats.

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.

Fullness is always quiet; agitation will answer for empty vessels only.

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

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