Books have become our dearest companions, yielding exquisite delights and inspiring lofty aims.

Books minister to our knowledge, to our guidance, and to our delight, by their truth, their uprightness, and their art.

There is no greater companion like books.

The true function of philosophy is to educate us in the principles of reasoning and not to put an end to further reasoning by the introduction of fixed conclusions.

Endeavour to be faithful, and if there is any beauty in your thought, your style will be beautiful; if there is any real emotion to express, the expression will be moving.

Many a genius has been slow of growth. Oaks that flourish for a thousand years do not spring up into beauty like a reed.