Nor do we accept, as genuine the person not characterized by this blushing bashfulness, this youthfulness of heart, this sensibility to the sentiment of suavity and self-respect. Modesty is bred of self-reverence. Fine manners are the mantle of fair minds. None are truly great without this ornament.

The history of books shows the humblest origin of some of the most valued, wrought as these were out of obscure materials by persons whose names thereafter became illustrious. The thumbed volumes, now so precious to thousands, were compiled from personal experiences and owe their interest to touches of inspiration of which the writer was less author than amanuensis, himself the voiced word of life for all times.

That is a good book which is opened with expectation, and closed with delight and profit.

Strengthen me by sympathizing with my strength, not my weakness.

Health, longevity, beauty, are other names for personal purity; and temperance is the regimen for all.

Friendship is a plant that loves the sun, thrives ill under clouds.

Travel makes all men countrymen, makes people noblemen and kings, every man tasting of liberty and dominion.