It does not matter that Dickens' world is not life-like; it is alive.

- Lord David Cecil

The primary object of a student of literature is to be delighted. His duty is to enjoy himself, his efforts should be directed to developing his facu…

- Lord David Cecil

Power rests in tranquillity.

- Lord David Cecil

A contemplative life has more the appearance of a life of piety than any other; but it is the divine plan to bring faith into activity and exercise.

- Lord David Cecil

It requires as much reflection and wisdom to know what is not to be put into a sermon, as what is.

- Lord David Cecil

Hypocrisy is folly. It is much easier, safer, and pleasanter to be the thing which a man aims to appear, than to keep up the appearance of being what…

- Lord David Cecil

A warm blundering man does more for the world than a frigid wise man.

- Lord David Cecil

To have too much forethought is the part of a wretch; to have too little is the part of a fool.

- Lord David Cecil