Our very best friends have a tincture of jealousy even in their friendship; and when they hear us praised by others, will ascribe it to sinister and interested motives if they can.

Next to acquiring good friends, the best acquisition is that of good books

No company is preferable to bad. We are more apt to catch the vices of others than virtues, as disease is far more contagious than health.

Next to acquiring good friends, the best acquisition is that of good books.

Books, like friends, should be few and well chosen. Like friends, too, we should return to them again and again for, like true friends, they will never fail us - never cease to instruct - never cloy.

Our very best friends have a tincture of jealousy even in their friendship; and when they hear us praised by others, will ascribe it to sinister and interested motives if they can.