People who are very vain are usually equally susceptible; and they who feel one thing acutely, will so feel another.

Agreeable surprises are the perquisites of youth.

Books are but waste paper unless we spend in action the wisdom we get from thought.

We tell our triumphs to the crowds, but our own hearts are the sole confidants of our sorrows.

The veil which covers the face of futurity is woven by the hand of mercy.

Every man who observes vigilantly, and resolves steadfastly, grows unconsciously into genius.

The heart of a man's like that delicate weed, / Which requires to be trampled on, boldly indeed / Ere it gives forth the fragrance you wish to extract.