If You Take A Man By Surprise,

Reputations Are Shaped Not By Facts But By Prejudices.

A Fondness For Martyrdom, Especially Of The Verbal Variety, Is Common To The Young.

The Only People Who Are Not In Awe Of Emerson's Powerful Voice And Well-nigh Superhuman Strength Are The Members Of His Own Family. He Is Aware Of This, And Often Complains About It; So From Time To Time I Like To Put On A Little Show Of Being Intimidated. 'proceed, My Dear,' I Said Apologetically.

It Is Easier To Counterfeit Old Age Than Youth.

I Had Refused Emerson's Well-meant Offers Of Assistance, Knowing His Efforts Would Be Confined To Moving The Furniture To The Wrong Places And Demanding How Much Longer The Process Would Take.