There is an art of reading, as well as an art of thinking, and an art of writing.

The most noble criticism is that in which the critic is not the antagonist so much as the rival of the author.

A circle may be small, yet it may be as mathematically beautiful and perfect as a large one.

The ancients, who in these matters were not perhaps such blockheads as some may conceive, considered poetical quotation as one of the requisite ornaments of oratory.

One may quote till one compiles.

The delights of reading impart the vivacity of youth even to old age.

Fortune has rarely condescended to be the companion of genius.

The delight of opening a new pursuit, or a new course of reading, imparts the vivacity and novelty of youth even to old age.

Those who do not read criticism will rarely merit to be criticised.

Beware of the man of one book. [Lat., Home unius libri, or, cave ab homine unius libri.]

There is a society in the deepest solitude.

I've learned that the most unbelievable is the most believable.

Prayer is a realm of possibilities.

Beyond your wildest imagination, there is something worth working for.

It's easy to give advice on trials that have caused you to stumble. It's harder to talk about those that have knocked you flat.

I tried being reasonable, I didn't like it.

The taste of people with large bank accounts tends not to be on the cutting edge.

No one has the answer: we are answer and question.

Many people must live and die alone, even in Winesburg.

The lack of joy in your life is due to your lack of mission.

Just close your eyes and enjoy the rollercoaster that is life :)