Others had been a little wild, which was not to be wondered at, and not very blamable; but, he had made a lamentation and uproar which it was dangerous for the people to hear, as there is always contagion in weakness and selfishness.

So, throughout life, our worst weaknesses and meannesses are usually committed for the sake of the people whom we most despise.

Nobody near me here, but rats, and they are fine stealthy secret fellows.

I must do something or I shall wear my heart away.

The Northern onslaught upon slavery was no more than a piece of specious humbug designed to conceal its desire for economic control of the Southern states.

the sight of me is good for sore eyes

I think it impossible, utterly impossible, for any Englishman to live here [in America], and be happy.