When men start talking about 'honor', there is sure to be trouble ahead.

But the dust! And the clutter! My housewifely and scholarly instincts were equally offended.

I sometimes wonder what it would be like to be the respected patriarch of an ordinary English family." "Very boring, Emerson.

The opportunity to lecture had restored my good humor.

The only people who are not in awe of Emerson's powerful voice and well-nigh superhuman strength are the members of his own family. He is aware of this, and often complains about it; so from time to time I like to put on a little show of being intimidated. 'Proceed, my dear,' I said apologetically.

I can do a book in three months if I spend all day, seven days a week at it and, in fact, I work better that way.

To argue without knowledge is like trying to weave without thread.