The man who has a library of his own collection is able to contemplate himself objectively, and is justified in believing in his own existence.

[Milton] calls the university "A stony-hearted step-mother."

Good as it is to inherit a library, it is better to collect one.

Libraries are not made, they grow.

There were no books in Eden, and there will be none in heaven

Friendship is a word, the very sight of which in print makes the heart warm.

It is the Mass that matters.

A conventional good read is usually a bad read, a relaxing bath in what we know already. A true good read is surely an act of innovative creation in which we, the readers, become conspirators.

Great is bookishness and the charm of books.

That great dust-heap called 'history'.

Any ordinary man can...surround himself with two thousand books...and thenceforward have at least one place in the world in which it is possible to be happy.

May your love never become an obsession.

I am a man ruled by music- I live, die, fight and survive for it.

The secret of success is constancy of purpose.

Along with the joy of parenthood, with every child comes a piercing vulnerability. It is at once sublime and terrifying

Journalism is kind of scary and of it we should be wary.

The complete irresponsibility of man for his actions and his nature is the bitterest drop which he who understands must swallow.

Iran, Ireland, Israel. That's three countries, four religions that HATE each other. Way to go, 'I'.

But I didn’t dare. That has always been my trouble. I’ve never dared enough.

Surrender, but don’t give yourself away.

Check the records; there has never been an undisciplined person who was a champion. Regardless of the field of endeavor, you'll find this to be true.