A bore is simply a nonentity who resents his humble lot in life, and seeks satisfaction for his wounded ego by forcing himself on his betters.

HL Mencken

Without trust, words become the hollow sound of a wooden gong. With trust, words become life itself.

John Harold

Even the wisest mind has something yet to learn.

George Santayana

There are worse crimes than burning books. One of them is not reading them.

Ray Bradbury

With ordinary talents and extraordinary perseverance, all things are attainable.

Sir Thomas Buxton (1786-1845)