I am very averse to bringing myself forward in print but as my account will only appear as an appendage to a former production and as it will be confined to such topics as have connection with my authorship alone I can hardly accuse myself of a personal intrusion.

To be free in an age like ours one must be in a position of authority. That in itself would be enough to make me ambitious.

Age appears to be best in four things old wood best to burn old wine to drink old friends to trust and old authors to read.