Read, every day, something no one else is reading. Think, every day, something no one else is thinking.

Blessed is the satirist; and blessed the ironist; blessed the witty scoffer, and blessed the sentimentalist; for each, having seen one spoke of the wheel, thinks to have seen all, and is content.

It's a good thing to turn your mind upside down now and then, like an hour-glass, to let the particles run the other way.

There is only one success - to be able to spend your life in your own way.

The little Plumpuppets are fairies of beds; They have nothing to do but watch sleepyheads; They turn down the sheets and they tuck you in tight, And dance on your pillow to wish you good night!

That's what this country needs -- more books!

There is no mistaking a real book when one meets it. It is like falling in love.