There is no one who does not exaggerate. In conversation, men are encumbered with personality, and talk too much.

Every mind is different; and the more it is unfolded, the more pronounced is that difference.

Those who have ruled human destinies, like planets, for thousands of years, were not handsome men.

But there is no end to the praise of books, to the value of the library. Who shall estimate their influence on our population where all the millions read and write ? It is the joy of nations that man can communicate all his thoughts, discoveries and virtues to records that may last for centuries.

Politics is a deleterious profession, like some poisonous handicrafts.

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

Others can get in your way temporarily, but only you can get out of your way permanently. Our best thoughts come from others.