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.

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

The less routine the more life.

Experience converts us to ourselves when books fail us.

Civilization degrades the many to exalt the few.

Enthusiasm is essential to the successful attainment of any high endeavor.

Our ideals are our better selves.