My son has told me everything-everything-from your invaluable aid to him in his pecuniary difficulties, to your sage counsels on his betting-book; from the admirable advice you gave him as to his studies, to the disinterested offer of your own tuition.
"The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. II (of II)"
Charles James Lever
He is the sage of ordinary days, and ordinary days make up the substance of our being....
"Life and Writings of Maurice Maeterlinck"
Jethro Bithell
And does the sage never suffer?
"Life and Writings of Maurice Maeterlinck"
Jethro Bithell