At first a small line of inconceivable splendour emerged on the horizon, which, quickly expanding, the sun appeared in all of his glory, unveiling the whole face of nature, vivifying every colour of the landscape, and sprinkling the dewy earth with glittering light.

There is no accounting for tastes.

Employment is the surest antidote to sorrow.

When the mind has once begun to yield to the weakness of superstition, trifles impress it with the force of conviction.

There is some magic in wealth, which can thus make persons pay their court to it, when it does not even benefit themselves.

I tasted too what was called the sweet of revenge - but it was transient, it expired even with the object, that provoked it.

Wisdom can boast no higher attainment than happiness.