“Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.”

“Nachahmung ist die aufrichtigste Form der Schmeichelei.”

“The firmest friendships have been formed in mutual adversity, as iron is most strongly united by the fiercest flame”

“Some read to think, these are rare; some to write, these are common; and some read to talk, and these form the great majority. ”

“Liberty will not descend to a people. A people must raisethemselves to liberty. It is a blessing that must be earned before it can be enjoyed.”

“Next to acquiring good friends, the best acquisition is that of a good book.”

“Our admiration of fine writing will always be in proportion to its real difficulty and its apparent ease.”