Quote #1822
Nature does nothing uselessly.
Quote #14273
Many years ago, I concluded that a few hair shirts were part of the...
Quote #10395
Man’s many desires are like the small metal coins he carries about in his...
Quote #19014
Children begin by loving their parents. After a time they judge them. Rarely, if...
Quote #5337
So may he rest, his faults lie gently on him
Quote #712
In the highest civilization, the book is still the highest delight. He who has...
Quote #6798
Education is not filling a bucket, but lighting a fire.
Quote #9138
After three days without reading, talk becomes flavorless.
Quote #9895
There are times when fear is good. It must keep its watchful place at...
Quote #13636
Somebody told me it was frightening how much topsoil we are losing each year,...