falsehood is not more unjustifiable than unsafe.

But if the young are never tired of erring in conduct, neither are the older in erring of judgment.

Imagination took the reins, and reason, slow-paced, though sure-footed, was unequal to a race with so eccentric and flighty a companion.

For my part, I confess I seldom listen to the players: one has so much to do, in looking about and finding out one's acquaintance, that, really, one has no time to mind the stage. One merely comes to meet one's friends, and show that one's alive.

Far from having taken any positive step, I have not yet even fommed any resolution.

Travelling is the ruin of all happiness. There's no looking at a building here after seeing Italy.

A little alarm now and then keeps life from stagnation.