English "historian, novelist, essayist".
"He was noted for imaginary dialogue, short essays and collected aphorisms, e.g., "Friends of Council," and "Brevia.""
If you would understand your own age, read the works of fiction produced in it. People in disguise speak freely."
Reading is sometimes an ingenious device for avoiding thought.
Wise sayings often fall on barren ground; but a kind word is never thrown away.
"Routine is not organization, any more than paralysis is order."
"The greatest luxury of riches is, that they enable you to escape so much good advice."
