Ein Raum ohne Bücher ist wie ein Körper ohne Seele. - Cicero

Let us assume that entertainment is the sole end of reading; even so I think you would hold that no mental employment is so broadening to the sympathies or so enlightening to the understanding. Other pursuits belong not to all times, all ages, all conditions; but this gives stimulus to our youth and diversion to our old age; this adds a charm to success, and offers a haven of consolation to failure. Through the night-watches, on all our journeyings, and in our hours of ease, it is our unfailing companion.

Constant practice devoted to one subject often prevails over both ability and skill.

For old age is respected only if it defends itself, maintains its rights, submits to no one, and rules over its domain until its last breath.