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If a man have not acquired the habit of reading till he be old, he shall sooner in his old age learn to make shoes than learn the adequate use of a book.

The tact of the women excels the skills of men; and so perfect was the tact of these women that not a word was said that wounded Harry's ear. He had come again into their fold, and they were rejoiced and showed their joy. He who had gone astray had repented, and they were beautifully tender to the repentant sheep.

... praise undeserved, though it may be satire in disguise, is often very useful.

Mr. Burton was apt to be eloquent in his domestic discussion, and sometimes most severe -- but the final arrangement of them was generally left to his wife. He enunciated principles of strategy -- much no doubt, to her benefit; but she actually fought the battles.