Wert thou all that I wish thee, great, glorious, and free, First flower of the earth and first gem of the sea.

As half in shade and half in sun This world along its path advances, May that side the sun 's upon Be all that e'er shall meet thy glances!

Man is a gaming animal. He must always be trying to get the better in something or other.

Beholding heaven, and feeling hell.

Tis the privilege of friendship to talk nonsense, and to have nonsense respected.

How sickness enlarges the dimensions of a man's self to himself! Supreme selfishness is inculcated upon him as his only duty.

Cards are war, in disguise of a sport.