The young man reveres men of genius, because, to speak truly, they are more himself than he is.

A vivid thought brings the power to paint it; and in proportion to the depth of its source is the force of its projection.

When It's Darkest, Men See the Stars.

Manners make the fortune of the ambitious youth.

The vulgar call good fortune that which really is produced by the calculations of genius.

Go forth into the busy world and love it. Interest yourself in its life, mingle kindly with its joys and sorrows.

It is with a good book as it is with good company.