The most mortifying infirmity in human nature, to feel in ourselves, or to contemplate in another, is perhaps cowardice.

Some people have a knack of putting upon you gifts of no real value, to engage you to substantial gratitude. We thank them for nothing.

Riddle of destiny, who can show What thy short visit meant, or know What thy errand here below?

The drinking man is never less himself than during his sober intervals.

A pun is not bound by the laws which limit nicer wit. It is a pistol let off at the ear; not a feather to tickle the intellect.

Separate from the pleasure of your company, I don't much care if I never see another mountain in my life.

Positively, the best thing a man can have to do, is nothing, and next to that perhaps — good works.