There are words which sever hearts more than sharp swords; there are words the point of which sting the heart read more

There are words which sever hearts more than sharp swords; there are words the point of which sting the heart through the course of a whole life.

Though by whim, envy, or resentment led, they damn those authors whom they never read.

Though by whim, envy, or resentment led, they damn those authors whom they never read.

Every writing career starts as a personal quest for sainthood, for self-betterment. Sooner or later, and as a rule quite read more

Every writing career starts as a personal quest for sainthood, for self-betterment. Sooner or later, and as a rule quite soon, a man discovers that his pen accomplishes a lot more than his soul.

In judging others, folks will work overtime for no pay.

In judging others, folks will work overtime for no pay.

Anyone who tries to make a distinction between education and entertainment doesn't know the first thing about either.

Anyone who tries to make a distinction between education and entertainment doesn't know the first thing about either.

The words of the world want to make sentences.

The words of the world want to make sentences.

Writers are the main landmarks of the past.

Writers are the main landmarks of the past.

Keep your words sweet -- you may have to eat them. I expect to pass through this world but once; read more

Keep your words sweet -- you may have to eat them. I expect to pass through this world but once; any good thing therefore that I can do, or any kindness that I can show to any fellow creature, let me do it now; let me not defer or neglect it, for I shall not pass this way again.

Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body.

Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body.