Good is done by degrees.

Oh how the passions, insolent and strong, Bear our weak minds their rapid course along; Make us the madness of their will obey; Then die and leave us to our griefs as prey!

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

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

Her air, her manners, all who saw admir'd; Courteous though coy, and gentle though retir'd; The joy of youth and health her eyes display'd, And ease of heart her every look convey'd.

An infatuated man is not only foolish, but wild.

We cannot heal the throbbing heart till we discern the wounds within.