Here in England the welfare of the State depends on the conduct of our aristocracy.

Book love... is your pass to the greatest, the purest, and the most perfect pleasure that God has prepared for His creatures.

The law is a great thing,--because men are poor and weak, and bad. And it is great, because where it exists in its strength, no tyrant can be above it. But between you and me there should be no mention of law as the guide of conduct. Speak to me of honour, and of duty, and of nobility; and tell me what they require of you.

Of all the needs a book has the chief need is that it be readable.

A small daily task, if it be really daily, will beat the labours of a spasmodic Hercules.

What on earth could be more luxurious than a sofa, a book, and a cup of coffee?...Was ever anything so civil?

Men are cowards before women until they become tyrants.