“The chief glory of every people arises from its authors.”

“Almost all absurdity of conduct arises from the imitation of those whom we cannot resemble.”

“The best part of every author is in general to be found in his book, I assure you.”

“Hope is itself a species of happiness, and perhaps, the chief happiness which this world affords.”

“Quotation is the highest compliment you can pay an author.”

“The two most engaging powers of an author are to make new things familiar and familiar things new.”

“I would rather be attacked than unnoticed. For the worst thing you can do to an author is to be silent as to his works.”