To reverse a familiar maxim, "Take care of the dollars and the cents will take care of themselves," might describe his plan of mental economy.

To the small coin of discussion in any field of inquiry he paid little attention.

One who knew him many years has often heard him say, "Emphasize the universal always." He was a teacher by natural vocation.

No sooner was he satisfied that he knew anything of general moment than he felt pressed to impart his knowledge.

Contact with him could never be simply for acquaintance' sake; still less for an idle comparison of views.