Melancholy sees the worst of things...[rather than the best]
Many children, many cares; no children, no felicity.
Enthusiasm is the inspiration of everything great. Without it no man is to be feared, and with it none despised.
The loss of a beloved connection awakens an interest in Heaven before unfelt.
Justice, not the majority, should rule.
We may learn from children how large a part of our grievances is imaginary. But the pain is just as real.