We have all our secret sins; and if we knew ourselves we should not judge each other harshly.
The wit of a family is usually best received among strangers.
Solomon's Proverbs, I think, have omitted to say, that as the sore palate findeth grit, so an uneasy consciousness heareth innuendos.
We are not apt to fear for the fearless, when we are companions in their danger.
Any coward can fight a battle when he's sure of winning.
Alas! the scientific conscience had got into the debasing company of money obligation and selfish respects.