What a large volume of adventures may be grasped within this little span of life by him who interests his heart in every thing, and who, having eyes to see, what time and chance are perpetually holding out to him as he journeyeth on his way, misses nothing he can fairly lay his hands on.

So fruitful is slander in variety of expedients to satiate as well as disguise itself. But if these smoother weapons cut so sore, what shall we say of open and unblushing scandal, subjected to no caution, tied down to no restraints?

Keep away from the fire!

We lose the right of complaining sometimes, by denying something, but this often triples its force.

The best hearts are ever the bravest.

When the heart flies out before the understanding, it saves the judgment a world of pains.

God tempers the wind to the shorn lamb.