“There is no better ballast for keeping the mind steady on its keel, and saving it from all risk of crankiness, than business.”

“Books are the bees which carry the quickening pollen from one to another mind.”

“The mind can weave itself warmly in the cocoon of its own thoughts, and dwell a hermit anywhere.”

“He chooses his language for its rich canorousness rather than for intensity of meaning.”

“All the beautiful sentiments in the world weigh less than a single lovely action.”

“At the devil's booth are all things sold. Each ounce of dross costs its ounce of gold.”

“By the light of burning martyrs, Christ, thy bleeding feet we trackToiling up new Calv'ries ever with the cross that turns not backNew occasions teach new duties, time makes ancient good uncouthWe must upward still and onward, who would keep abreast of Truth”