The most learned are often the most narrow minded.
One of the pleasantest things in the world is going on a journey; I can enjoy society in a room; but out of doors, nature is company enough for me. I am then never less alone than when alone.
The perfect joys of heaven do not satisfy the cravings of nature.
Though familiarity may not breed contempt, it takes off the edge of admiration.
Books let us into their souls and lay open to us the secrets of our own.
You shall yourself be judge. Reason, with most people, means their own opinion.