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.

Fears of sinning let in thoughts of sin.

Habit with him was all the test of truth; It must be right: I've done it from my youth.

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

An infatuated man is not only foolish, but wild.

A sly old fish, too cunning for the hook.

With eye upraised his master's look to scan, The joy, the solace, and the aid of man: The rich man's guardian and the poor man's friend, The only creature faithful to the end.