136 Quotes by Alexander Smith

Books are a finer world within the world. (1863)

A man’s real possession is his memory. In nothing else is he rich, in nothing else is he poor.

If a man is worth knowing at all, he is worth knowing well.

Christmas is the day that holds all time together.

Trees are your best antiques

A man does not plant a tree for himself; he plants it for posterity.

I would rather be remembered by a song than by a victory.

Everything is sweetened by risk.

Love is but the discovery of ourselves in others, and the delight in the recognition.