Knowledge, a rude unprofitable mass, the mere materials with which wisdom builds, till smoothed and squared and fitted to its place, does but encumber whom it seems to enrich. Knowledge is proud that he has learned so much; wisdom is humble that he knows no more.

Books are not seldom talismans and spells.

Absence of occupation is not rest; A mind quite vacant is a mind distressed.

A teacher should be sparing of his smile.

[My kitten's] gambols are not to be described, and would be incredible, if they could.

Detested sport, That owes its pleasures to another's pain.

The innocent seldom find an uncomfortable pillow.