But desire of knowledge, like the thirst of riches, increases ever with the acquisition of it. The - Laurence Sterne

Writing, when properly managed, (as you may be sure I think mine is) is but a different name for conversation.

Secondly, When a man, thus represented, tells you in any particular instance, — That such a thing goes against his conscience, — always believe he means exactly the same thing, as when he tells you such a thing goes against his stomach; — a present want of appetite being generally the true cause of both. ‘In a word, — trust that man in nothing, who has not a Conscience in every thing.

Digressions, incontestably, are the sunshine, the life, the soul of reading! Take them out and one cold eternal winter would reign in every page. Restore them to the writer - he steps forth like a bridegroom, bids them all-hail, brings in variety and forbids the appetite to fail.