Books Have Become Our Dearest Companions, Yielding

Those Works Alone Can Have Enduring Success Which Successfully Appeal To What Is Permanent In Human Nature -- Which, While Suiting The Taste Of The Day, Contain Truths And Beauty Deeper Than The Opinions And Tastes Of The Day.

In All Sincere Speech There Is Power, Not Necessarily Great Power, But As Much As The Speaker Is Capable Of.

Shakespeare Is A Good Raft Whereon To Float Securely Down The Stream Of Time; Fasten Yourself To That And Your Immortality Is Safe.

The Real People Of Genius Were Resolute Workers Not Idle Dreamers.

Many A Genius Has Been Slow Of Growth. Oaks That Flourish For A Thousand Years Do Not Spring Up Into Beauty Like A Reed.