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.

ingratitude is the necessary consequence of receiving favors of which we are ashamed.

Repentance is a one-faced Janus, ever looking to the past.

habit is our idea of eternity.

Whatever people in general do not understand, they are al ways prepared to dislike; the incomprehensible is always the obnoxious.

Experience teaches, it is true; but she never teaches in time.

Childhood, whose very happiness is love.