“In the highest civilization, the book is still the highest delight. He who has once known its satisfactions is provided with a resource against calamity.”
“Don't stop climbing once you've made it your highest peak. You still have the heavens to reach.”
“Kites rise highest against the wind, not with it.”
“No one hath seen beauty in its highest lustre who hath never seen it in distress.”
“He who climbs upon the highest mountains laughs at all tragedies, real or imaginary.”
“They rise highest who lift as they go.”