A preface is a species of literary luxury, where an author, like a lover, is privileged to be egotistical.
To be rude is as good as being clever.
Restraint is the golden rule of enjoyment.
Curiosity and courtesy are very often at variance.
I will look on the stars and look on thee, and read the page of thy destiny.
The rich know not how hard it is to be of needful rest and needful food debarred.