Some read to think, these are rare; some to write, these are common; and some read to talk, and these form the great majority.
Knowledge is two-fold, and consists not only in an affirmation of what is true, but in the negation of that which is false.
Secrecy is the soul of all great designs.
Pride requires very costly food-its keeper's happiness.
The acquirements of science maybe termed the armor of the mind.
Men of great and shining qualities do not always succeed in life, but the fault lies more often in themselves than in others.