Books Are The Quietest And Most Constant

Books Are The Quietest And Most Constant Of Friends; They Are The Most Accessible And Wisest Of Counsellors, And The Most Patient Of Teachers.

Truth And Right Are Above Utility In All Realms Of Thought And Action.

In The Modern World The Intelligence Of Public Opinion Is The One Indispensable Condition For Social Progress.

When Blocked Or Defeated In An Enterprise I Had Much At Heart, I Always Turned Immediately To Another Field Of Work Where Progress Looked Possible, Biding My Time For A Chance To Resume The Obstructed Road.

One Could Get A First-class Education From A Shelf Of Books Five Feet Long.