Read to live, not live to read.

The affections are immortal! They are the sympathies which unite the ceaseless generations.

Science is an ocean. It is as open to the cockboat as the frigate. One man carries across it a freightage of ingots, another may fish there for herrings.

A good cigar is as great a comfort to a man as a good cry to a woman.

A fresh mind keeps the body fresh. Take in the ideas of the day, drain off those of yesterday.

Though Hope be a small child, she can carry a great anchor!

All doubt is cowardice - all trust is brave.