There is a serious and resolute egotism that makes a man interesting to his friends and formidable to his opponents.
Edwin Percy WhippleA writer who attempts to live on the manufacture of his imagination is continually coquetting with starvation.
Edwin Percy WhippleWe like the fine extravagance of that philosopher who declared that no man was as rich as all men ought to be.
Edwin Percy WhippleNature does not capriciously scatter her secrets as golden gifts to lazy pets and luxurious darlings, but imposes tasks when she presents opportunities, and uplifts him whom she would inform. The apple that she drops at the feet of Newton is but a coy invitation to follow her to the stars.
Edwin Percy Whipple