Books are the most mannerly of companions, accessible at all times, in all moods, frankly declaring the author's mind, without offense.
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Our friends interpret the world and ourselves to us, if we take them tenderly and truly.
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To keep the heart unwrinkled, to be hopeful, kindly, cheerful, reverent that is to triumph over old age.
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Thought means life, since those who do not think so do not live in any high or real sense. Thinking makes the man.
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First find the man in yourself if you will inspire manliness in others.
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That is a good book which is opened with expectation, and closed with delight and profit.
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