A presentation copy, reader,-if haply you are yet innocent of such favours-is a copy of a book which does not sell, sent you by the author.
Charles LambRiddle of destiny, who can show What thy short visit meant, or know What thy errand here below?
Charles LambThe human species, according to the best theory I can form of it, is composed of two distinct races, the men who borrow and the men who lend.
Charles LambI have had playmates, I have had companions; In my days of childhood, in my joyful school days - All, all are gone, the old familiar faces.
Charles Lamb