A good book is the precious lifeblood of a master spirit, embalmed and treasured up on purpose to a life beyond life."

"Most men admire Virtue, who follow not her lore."

"Beauty is Nature's coin, must not be hoarded,
But must be current."

"Long is the way
and hard, that out of hell leads up to light."

"My race of glory run, and race of shame,
And I shall shortly be with them that rest."