I was put to the grammar-school at eight years of age, my father intending to devote me, as the tithe of his sons, to the service of the Church.

Pride breakfasted with plenty, dined with poverty, and supped with infamy.

What one relishes, nourishes.

All cats look gray in the dark.

Have you something to do to-morrow; do it to-day.

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

Industry, perseverance, and frugality make fortune yield.