Those who would trade in their freedom for their protection deserve neither.

The grand leap of the whale up the Fall of Niagara is esteemed, by all who have seen it, as one of the finest spectacles in nature.

The most exquisite folly is made of wisdom spun too fine.

He [the Rev. Mr. Whitefield] used, indeed, sometimes to pray for my conversion, but never had the satisfaction of believing that his prayers were heard.

Hope of gain lessens pain.

Passion governs, and she never governs wisely.

Neglect kills injuries, revenge increases them.