A knowledge of general literature is one of the evidences of an enlightened mind; and to give an apt quotation at a fitting time, proves that the min…

- James Ellis

The lazy man aims at nothing, and generally hits it.

- James Ellis

Literature is the garden of wisdom.

- James Ellis

A defeat to a brave man is only a victory deferred.

- James Ellis

The greater part of our misfortunes are brought on by neglecting the chances that yesterday gave us.

- James Ellis

The rustling of the leaves is like a low hymn to nature.

- James Ellis

There is no heart without remorse, no life without some misfortune, no one but what is something stained with sin.

- James Ellis

The mind paints before the brush.

- James Ellis

Twilight is like death; the dark portal of night comes upon us, to open again in the glorious morning of immortality.

- James Ellis