The scholar only knows how dear these silent, yet eloquent, companions of pure thoughts and innocent hours become in the season of adversity. When all that is worldly turns to dross around us, these only retain their steady value.
Washington IrvingAbout author
- Author's profession: Writer
- Nationality: american
- Born: April 3, 1783
- Died: November 28, 1859
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