Genius--the free and harmonious play of all the faculties of a human being.
Books are the most mannerly of companions, accessible at all times, in all moods, frankly declaring the author's mind, without offense.
A sip is the most than mortals are permitted from any goblet of delight.
We climb to heaven most often on the ruins of our cherished plans, finding our failures were successes.
Truth is sensitive and jealous of the least encroachment upon its sacredness.
When one becomes indifferent to women, to children, and young people., he may know that he is superannuated, and has withdrawn from whatsoever is sweetest and purest in human existence.