The resources of the scholar are proportioned to his confidence in the attributes of the intellect.
Wherever we go, whatever we do, self is the sole subject we study and learn.
Shakespeare will never be made by the study of Shakespeare.
A wise writer will feel that the ends of study and composition are best answered by announcing undiscovered regions of thought, and so communicating, through hope, new activity to the torpid spirit.
I would study, I would know, I would admire forever.