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.

A bachelor's bed is the most pleasant.

To remain ignorant of history is to remain forever a child

That is probable which for the most part usually comes to pass, or which is a part of the ordinary beliefs of mankind.

No deceit is so veiled as that which lies concealed behind the semblance of courtesy.

The foolishness of old age does not characterize all who are old, but only the foolish.

In times of war, the law falls silent.