The real friend is another self.

Let us assume that entertainment is the sole end of reading; even so I think you would hold that no mental employment is so broadening to the sympathies or so enlightening to the understanding. Other pursuits belong not to all times, all ages, all conditions; but this gives stimulus to our youth and diversion to our old age; this adds a charm to success, and offers a haven of consolation to failure. Through the night-watches, on all our journeyings, and in our hours of ease, it is our unfailing companion.

This wine is forty years old. It certainly doesn't show its age.

A home without books is a body without soul.

Advice is judged by results, not by intentions.

Not only is there an art in knowing a thing, but also a certain art in teaching it.

No one could ever meet death for his country without the hope of immortality.