Hopes and regrets are the sweetest links of existence.

Habit is a second nature, and what was at first pleasure, is next necessity.

From religion ... they will learn the only true lesson of equality - the conviction that our destinies are not in our own hands; they will see that no situation in life is without its share of suffering; - and this perpetual reference to a higher power ought equally to teach the rich humility, and the poor devotion.

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.

The rich know not how hard it is to be of needful rest and needful food debarred.

There is a large stock on hand; but somehow or other, nobody's experience ever suits us but our own.

who has not experienced, at some time or other, that words had all the relief of tears?