A good many young writers make the mistake of enclosing a stamped, self-addressed envelope, big enough for the manuscript to come back in. This is too much of a temptation to the editor.
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It is unbecoming for young men to utter maxims.
University politics are vicious precisely because the stakes are so small.
Associate with well-mannered persons and your manners will improve. Run around with decent folk and your own decent instincts will be strengthened.
Philosophy is a battle against the bewitchment of our intelligence by means of language.
Do not speak of repulsive matters at table.
Never interrupt your enemy when he is making a mistake.
He is one of those people who would be enormously improved by death.