Only the brave know how to forgive; it is the most refined and generous pitch of virtue human nature can arrive at.

Tis going, I own, like the Knight of the Woeful Countenance, in quest of melancholy adventures--but I know not how it is, but I am never so perfectly conscious of the existence of a soul within me, as when I am entangled in them.

Only the brave know how to forgive; it is the most refined and generous pitch of virtue human nature can arrive at.

I pity the man who can travel from Dan to Beersheba, and cry, 'Tis all barren--and so it is; and so is all the world to him who will not cultivate the fruits it offers.

Disguise thyself as thou wilt, still, Slavery," said I, "still thou art a bitter draught.

The great end of all religionis to purify our hearts--and conquer our passions--and in a word, to make us wiser and better men--better neighbours--better citizens--and better servants of GOD.

Keyholes are the occasions of more sin and wickedness, than all other holes in this world put together.