I do not think that life has a suspense more sickening than that of expecting a letter which does not come.
A friend is never alarmed for us in the right place.
though fortune's wheel is generally on the turn, sometimes when it gets into the mud, it sticks there.
Surprises are like misfortunes or herrings - they rarely come single.
My heart is its own grave!
Experience teaches, it is true; but she never teaches in time.