Show gems of thought is impossible S SINCERITY unless it pervade the whole being and the pretence predence pre tence of it saps the very foundation ol of character lowell the beauty of the house is order the blessing of the house is con on tenement tent ment the glory of the house is hospi bality HOUSE MOTTO give no bounties make equal laws secure life and prosperity and you need not give alms emerson if time is precious no book that will not improve by repeated readings deserves to be read at all carlyle |