Some books leave us free and some books make us free.
Life is not measured by its length, but by its depth.
It is always so pleasant to be generous, though very vexatious to pay debts.
he who should inspire and lead his race must be defended from travelling with the souls of other men, from living, breathing, reading, and writing in the daily, time-worn yoke of their opinions.
Literature is eavesdropping.
Guard well your spare moments. They are like uncut diamonds. Discard them and their value will never be known. Improve them and they will become the brightest gems in a useful life.