"Know thyself, " said the old philosopher, "improve thyself, " saith the new. Our great object in time is not to waste our passions and gifts on the things external that we must ...

A bad neighbor is a misfortune, as much as a good one is a great blessing.

A book is a garden, an orchard, a storehouse, a party, a company by the way, a counselor, a multitude of counselors.

A book is a mirror; if an ass peers into it, you can not expect an apostle to peer out.

A book must be the ax for the frozen sea within us.

A cheerful mind is a vigorous mind.

A companion's words of persuasion are effective.

A conference is a gathering of important people who singly can do nothing, but together can decide that nothing can be done.

A contented mind is the best source for trouble.

A councilor ought not to sleep the whole night through, a man to whom the populace is entrusted, and who has many responsibilities.