31 DECEMBER 1887, Page 25

Aphorisms. An Address delivered before the Edinburgh Philo- sophical Institution,

November 11th, 1887, by John Morley. (Macmillan and Co.)—We said enough of this fascinating address at the time of its delivery to show how much we appreciate its ability. We welcome it with sincere pleasure in a more readable and permanent form than that of the Times' report. We regret, however, that Mr. Morley has not furnished this edition with exact references to the works of the many authors of whose aphorisms ho gives us specimens. Such references would considerably increase the value of the address.