Project Gutenberg 2019-11-05 Public domain in the USA. 489 Hackett, James Thompson 1858 Hackett, J. T. My Commonplace Book Produced by Juliet Sutherland and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "My Commonplace Book" by J. T. Hackett is a collection of quotations reflecting on thoughts and experiences primarily drawn from the late 19th century. This compilation offers insights into various literary and philosophical ideas, with a significant portion attributed to Hackett's mentor, Richard Hodgson, a significant figure in psychical research and literature. The book serves as a repository of wisdom from both well-known and lesser-known authors, designed for casual reading and contemplation. The opening of "My Commonplace Book" begins with a dedication to Richard Hodgson, showcasing Hackett's admiration for his friend's character and intellect. He shares that many of the quotations are derived from their correspondence, illustrating their deep intellectual bond. The introductory section discusses the nature of commonplace books, emphasizing that this collection is not an anthology but a personal compilation of thoughts that have influenced Hackett's literary journey. This context prepares readers for an eclectic mix of literary reflections and philosophies that underscore the struggles and triumphs of the human experience, along with remarkable literary gems that may have since been forgotten. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 79.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Quotations Commonplace books PN Text Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches 1385171 2025-06-24T07:34:22.674773 text/html 1326474 2024-10-17T14:28:05 text/html 452413 2025-06-24T07:34:51.996067 application/epub+zip 473495 2025-06-24T07:34:27.104695 application/epub+zip 473495 2025-06-24T07:34:24.779739 application/epub+zip 876541 2025-06-24T07:35:05.593099 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 885554 2025-06-24T07:34:49.534078 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 886110 2022-09-27T11:55:24.051230 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 925450 2025-06-24T07:34:16.786805 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 905709 2024-10-17T14:28:05 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16075 2025-06-24T07:35:06.563063 application/rdf+xml 6874 2025-06-24T07:34:25.173713 image/jpeg 1718 2025-06-24T07:34:24.983697 image/jpeg 413448 2025-06-24T07:34:22.781707 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog