What a curious creature is man; with what a variety of powers and faculties is he endued; yet how easily is he disturbed and put out of order.

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.

As all who come into the country must obey the King, so all who come into an university must be of the Church.

What an insignificant life is this which I am now leading!

It is not every man who can be exquisitely miserable, any more than exquisitely happy.

In every picture there should be shade as well as light.

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