Experience finds few of the scenes that lively hope designs.
A sly old fish, too cunning for the hook.
In idle wishes, fools supinely stay. Be there a will and wisdom finds a way.
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.
Books cannot always please, however good; Minds are not ever craving for their food.
There is no mind so weak and powerless as not to have its inclinations, and none so guarded as to be without its prepossessions.