When does the mind put forth its powers? when are the stores of memory unlocked? when does wit 'flash from fluent lips?' -- when but after a good dinner? Who will deny its influence on the affections? Half our friends are born of turbots and truffles.
We are ourselves our happiness.
Experience teaches, it is true; but she never teaches in time.
Surprises are like misfortunes or herrings - they rarely come single.
The stars are so far, far away!
the blessings of matrimony, like those of poverty, belong rather to philosophy than reality.