Sneering springs out of the wish to deny; and wretched must that state of mind be that wishes to take refuge in doubt.
Eyes that droop like summer flowers.
Repentance is a one-faced Janus, ever looking to the past.
No thoroughly occupied man was ever yet very miserable.
Good taste is his religion, his morality, his standard, and his test.
Thou know'st how fearless is my trust in thee.