Men of high learning and abilities are few in every country; and by taking in those who are not so, the able part of the body have their hands tied by the unable.
In matters of principle, stand like a rock.
We are not to expect to be translated from despotism to liberty in a featherbed.
If you have to eat crow, eat it while it's young and tender.
I cannot live without books.
Without books, I would certainly die.