Robert Chambers quotes

Books are standing counselors and preachers, always at hand, and always disinterested; having this advantage over oral instructors that they are ready to repeat their lessons as often as we please. (Robert Chambers)
If you treat with courtesy your equal, who is privileged to resent an impertinence, how much more cautious should you be to your dependents, from whom you demand a respectful demeanor. View quote
Robert Chambers
Books are the blessed chloroform of the mind. View quote
Robert Chambers