"A proud man is always looking down on things and people; and, of course, as long as you are looking down, you cannot see something that is above you."

"A young man who wishes to remain a sound atheist cannot be too careful of his reading."

"You can never get a cup of tea large enough or a book long enough to suit me."

"I was with book, as a woman is with child"

"You can make anything by writing."

"Eating and reading are two pleasures that combine admirably."