On cold December fragrant chaplets blow, And heavy harvests nod beneath the snow.
Man never thinks himself happy, but when he enjoys those things which others want or desire.
There is nothing that is meritorious but virtue and friendship.
A patriot is a fool in ev'ry age.
The greatest magnifying glasses in the world are a man's own eyes when they look upon his own person.
These riches are possess'd, but not enjoy'd!