The wisest and the best of men, nay, the wisest and best of their actions, may be rendered ridiculous by a person whose first object in life is a joke.

And what am I to do on the occasion? -- It seems an hopeless business.

There is hardly any personal defect... which an agreeable manner might not gradually reconcile one to.

Teach us almighty father, to consider this solemn truth, as we should do, that we may feel the importance of every day, and every hour as it passes.

One word from you shall silence me forever.

Human nature is so well disposed towards those who are in interesting situations, that a young person, who either marries or dies, is sure of being kindly spoken of.

Indeed, I am very sorry to be right in this instance. I would much rather have been merry than wise.