Literature is a bad crutch, but a good walking-stick.

Whose wit in the combat, as gentle as bright, Ne'er carried a heart-stain away on its blade.

A presentation copy, reader,-if haply you are yet innocent of such favours-is a copy of a book which does not sell, sent you by the author.

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

My theory is to enjoy life, but my practice is against it.

It is good to love the unknown.

The vices of some men are magnificent.