I know that great gifts come at a price, and that not all talent inspires admiration.

I speak of knowledge, sir, which is not the bed-equal of learning ... I speak of what comes from learning. I speak of understanding.

Wedlock is a narrow business.

I know that great gifts come at a price, and that not all talent inspires admiration.

If I wish to be well in my mind, then I must write, and there is no cure for my ambition, and thank the Lord for that.