Novelty is both delightful and deceptive.
Great minds always tend to see virtue in misfortune.
In all lands, sailors form a race apart. They profess a congenital contempt for landlubbers. As for the tradesman, he understands nothing of sailors nor cares a fig about them. He is content to rob them if he can.
Sometimes at the best moments a single word or a look is enough.'
Stupidity assumes two forms, it speaks or is silent. Mute stupidity is bearable.
No frozen-hearted woman ever I laid eyes on but has made duty her religion.