There is no calamity that right words will not begin to redress

These times of ours are serious and full of calamity, but all times are essentially alike. As soon as there is life there is danger.

The compensations of calamity are made apparent to the understanding also, after long intervals of time.

Every calamity is a spur and valuable hint

These times of ours are serious and full of calamity, but all times are essentially alike

Tis the good reader that makes the good book; in every book he finds passages which seem confidences or asides hidden from all else and unmistakenly meant for his ear; the profit of books is according to the sensibility of the reader; the profoundest thought or passion sleeps as in a mine, until it is discovered by an equal mind and heart.