The pleasure of gratifying whim is very great. It is known only by those who are whimsical.

I, who have no sisters or brothers, look with some degree of innocent envy on those who may be said to be born to friends.

I am now to offer some thoughts upon that sameness or familiarity which we frequently find between passages in different authors without quotation. This may be one of three things either what is called Plagiarism, or Imitation, or Coincidence.

I have seen many a bear led by a man: but I never before saw a man led by a bear.

Drinking is in reality an occupation which employs a considerable portion of the time of many people; and to conduct it in the most rational and agreeable manner is one of the great arts of living.

I am sensible that my keenness of temper, and a vanity to be distinguished for the day, make me too often splash in life.... I amresolved to restrain myself and attend more to decorum.

The scent of Sloth tempts a smug man.