Earth took her shining station as a star, In Heaven's dark hall, high up the crowd of worlds.

Courage enlarges, cowardice diminishes resources.

Fame - a few words upon a tombstone, and the truth of those not to be depended on.

Alas, the transports beauty can inspire!

Luminous quotations, also, atone, by their interest, for the dulness of an inferior book, and add to the value of a superior work by the variety which they lend to its style and treatment.

In the assurance of strength there is strength; and they are the weakest, however strong, who have no faith in themselves or their powers.

Tranquil pleasures last the longest; we are not fitted to bear the burden of great joys.