So mourn'd the dame of Ephesus her love.
When we are conscious of the least comparative merit in ourselves, we should take as much care to conceal the value we set upon it, as if it were a real defect; to be elated or vain upon it is showing your money before people in want.
A weak invention of the Enemy.
Prithee don't screw your wit beyond the compass of good manners.
Who fears t' offend takes the first step to please.
Tea! thou soft, sober, sage and venerable liquid;- thou female tongue-running, smile-smoothing, heart-opening, wink-tippling cordial, to whose glorious insipidity I owe the happiest moment of my life, let me fall prostrate.