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.

Devotees of grammatical studies have not been distinguished for any very remarkable felicities of expression

First find the man in yourself if you will inspire manliness in others.

Action and blood now get the game. Disdain treads on the peaceful name.

The more one endeavors to sound the depths of his ignorance the deeper the chasm appears.

Your real influence is measured by your treatment of yourself.

Nature is thought immersed in matter. . .