But I think it is hardly an argument against a man's general strength of character, that he should be apt to be mastered by love. A fine constitution doesn't insure one against small-pox or any other of those inevitable diseases. A man may be very firm in other matters, and yet be under a sort of witchery from a woman.

The words of genius have a wider meaning than the thought that prompted them.

Death is the king of this world: 'Tis his park where he breeds life to feed him. Cries of pain are music for his banquet.

One can say everything best over a meal.

Enveloped in a common mist, we seem to walk in clearness ourselves, and behold only the mist that enshrouds others.

Hear Everything and judge for yourself

There's folks as make bad butter and trusten to the salt t' hide it.