Habit with him was all the test of truth; It must be right: I've done it from my youth.
Better to love amiss than nothing to have loved.
Men of many words sometimes argue for the sake of talking; men of ready tongues frequently dispute for the sake of victory; men in public life often debate for the sake of opposing the ruling party, or from any other motive than the love of truth.
Books cannot always please, however good; Minds are not ever craving for their food.
Fears of sinning let in thoughts of sin.
Hence, in these times, untouch'd the pages lie, And slumber out their immortality.