Great books conserve time.

We are more inclined to regret our virtues than our vices; but only the very honest will admit this.

Intuition is reason in a hurry.

Man is a dog's idea of what God should be.

The poor are the only consistent altruists; they sell all they have and give it to the rich.

Books are never out of humour; never envious or jealous, they answer all questions with readiness; ... they teach us how to live and how to die; they dispel melancholy by their mirth, and amuse by their wit; they prepare the soul to suffer everything and desire nothing; they introduce us to ourselves.

When in doubt, risk it