Apothegms form a short cut to much knowledge. – Thomas Hood
But who would rush at a benighted man, and give him two black eyes for being blind? – Thomas Hood
Apothegms form a short cut to much knowledge. – Thomas Hood
But who would rush at a benighted man, and give him two black eyes for being blind? – Thomas Hood
It should be a pleasure to the appreciative reader, while recognizing their beauty, to cull these flowers of thought for the benefit of those who, less fortunate than himself, have not the time to indulge in literary pleasures. – Maturin M. Ballou, January 1886, preface to Edge-Tools of Speech
Why are not more gems from our great authors scattered over the country? Great books are not in everybodys reach; and though it is better to know them thoroughly than to know them only here and there, yet it is a good work to give a little to those who have not the time nor means to get more. – Samuel Taylor Coleridge