Our names are labels, plainly printed on the bottled essence of our past behavior.

The lusts and greeds of the body scandalize the Soul; but it has to come to heel.

Don't let young people tell you their aspirations; when they drop them they will drop you.

It's an odd thing about this universe that, though we all disagree with each other, we are all of us always in the right.

There are people who, like houses, are beautiful in dilapidation.

People say that life is the thing, but I prefer reading.

Give me a bed and a book and I am happy.