If fame belonged to me, I could not escape her; if she did not, the longest day would pass me on the chase, and the approbation of my dog would forsake me.
a sick room is at times too sacred a place for a friend's knock, timid as that is.
Those who have not found the heaven below, will fail of it above.
My best Acquaintances are those With Whom I spoke no Word
To travel far, there is no better ship than a book.
The lovely flowers embarrass me. They make me regret I am not a bee.