We climb to heaven most often on the ruins of our cherished plans, finding our failures were successes.

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.

While one finds company in himself and his pursuits, he cannot feel old, no matter what his years may be.

The traveled mind is the catholic mind educated from exclusiveness and egotism.

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

Inspiration must find answering inspiration.

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