Logan Pearsall Smith — American Writer born on October 18, 1865, died on March 02, 1946

Logan Pearsall Smith was an American-born British essayist and critic. Harvard and Oxford educated, he was known for his aphorisms and epigrams, and was an expert on 17th Century divines. His Words and Idioms made him an authority on correct English language usage. He wrote his autobiography, Unforgotten Years, for which he may be best remembered... (wikipedia)

When they come downstairs from their Ivory Towers, idealists are very apt to walk straight into the gutter.
It takes a great man to give sound advice tactfully, but a greater to accept it graciously.
We need two kinds of acquaintances, one to complain to, while to the others we boast.
People say that life is the thing, but I prefer reading.
What is more mortifying than to feel that you have missed the plum for want of courage to shake the tree?