Quote by Cosimo Medici

"I have not the least doubt that the greatest and noblest pleasure which we are capable of enjoying in this life, is the pleasure which springs from the practical exercise of the social and benevolent affections."

"The great tradition of public service goes by the board."

"Money is like manure, if you pile it up it smells, but if you spread it around it does a lot of good."

"Patience is the virtue of asses."

"The pen is mightier than the sword."

"Literature opens the mind to new worlds"

"The interesting thing about books is that they're made of words."

"Literature captures the essence of what it means to be human."