Thomas Bailey Aldrich Quote

Books that have become classics—books that have had their day and now get more praise than perusal—always remind me of venerable colonels and majors and captains who, having reached the age limit, find themselves retired upon half pay.


Ponkapog Papers (1903)


Books that have become classics—books that have had their day and now get more praise than perusal—always remind me of venerable colonels and...

Books that have become classics—books that have had their day and now get more praise than perusal—always remind me of venerable colonels and...

Books that have become classics—books that have had their day and now get more praise than perusal—always remind me of venerable colonels and...

Books that have become classics—books that have had their day and now get more praise than perusal—always remind me of venerable colonels and...