Deceivers are the most dangerous members of society. They trifle with the best affections of our nature, and violate the most sacred obligations.

Hence, in these times, untouch'd the pages lie, And slumber out their immortality.

Whatever amuses, serves to kill time, to lull the faculties, and to banish reflection. Whatever entertains, usually awakens the understanding or gratifies the fancy. Whatever diverts, is lively in its nature, and sometimes tumultuous in its effects.

How often do we sigh for opportunities for doing good, whilst we neglect the openings of Providence in little things, which would frequently lead to the accomplishment of most important usefulness. Good is done by degrees. However small in proportion the benefit which follows individual attempts to do good, a great deal may thus be accomplished by perseverance, even in the midst of discouragements and disappointments.

Better to love amiss than nothing to have loved.

'T was good advice, and meant, my son, Be good.

A master passion is the love of news.