The philosopher ought never to try to avoid the duty of making up his mind.

The dictionary also invites a playful reading. It challenges anyone to sit down with it in an idle moment. There are worse ways to kill time.

Erotic or sexual love can truly be love if it is not selfishly sexual or lustful.

Ask others about themselves, at the same time, be on guard not to talk too much about yourself.

The great authors were great readers, and one way to understand them is to read the books they read.

There is no more irritating fellow than the man who tries to settle an argument about communism, or justice, or liberty, by quoting from Webster.

Habits are formed by the repetition of particular acts. They are strengthened by an increase in the number of repeated acts. Habits are also weakened or broken, and contrary habits are formed by the repetition of contrary acts.