Art, however innocent, looks like deceiving.
There is no merit where there is no trial; and till experience stamps the mark of strength, cowards may pass for heroes, and faith for falsehood.
Law that shocks equity is reason's murderer.
Man is the circled oak; woman the ivy.
She who means no mischief does it all.
Servile doubt argues an impotence of mind, that says we fear because we dare not meet misfortunes.