Your life is not your own. Keep your hands off it.

We all learn by experience, and your lesson this time is that you should never lose sight of the alternative. Sherlock Holmes speaking with Dr. Watson.

The most serious point in the case is the disposition of the child." What on earth has that to do with it?" I ejaculated. My dear Watson, you as a medical man are continually gaining insight as to the tendencies of a child by the study of the parents. Don't you see that the converse is equally valid. I have frequently gained my first real insight into the character of parents by studying their children.

So complex is the human spirit that it can itself scarce discern the deep springs which impel it to action.

The good Watson had at that time deserted me for a wife, the only selfish action I can recall in our association. I was alone.

Brothers are a blessing for one thing. There is no possibility of any young lady getting unreasonably conceited if she be endowed with them.

It is a great thing to start life with a small number of really good books which are your very own.