Surprises are like misfortunes or herrings - they rarely come single.
The lover and the physician are each popular from the same cause - we talk to them of nothing but ourselves.
Consistency is a human word, but it certainly expresses nothing human.
Oh, only those whose souls have felt this one idolatry can tell how precious is the slightest thing affection gives and hallows.
Business before pleasure.
Alas! we give our own coloring to the actions of others.