There are faults we would fain pardon.
When we try to avoid one fault, we are led to the opposite, unless we be very careful.
Let us both small and great push forward in this work, in this pursuit, if to our country, if to ourselves we would live dear.
What does drunkenness accomplish? It discloses secrets, it ratifies hopes, and urges even the unarmed to battle.
What is wealth to me if I cannot enjoy it?
Fiction intended to please, should resemble truth as much as possible.