In general I do not draw well with literary men -- not that I dislike them but I never know what to say to them after I have praised their last publication.

Ecclesiastes said that "all is vanity," Most modern preachers say the same, or show it By their examples of true Christianity: In short, all know, or very short may know it.

There is something to me very softening in the presence of a woman, some strange influence, even if one is not in love with them, which I cannot at all account for, having no very high opinion of the sex. But yet, I always feel in better humor with myself and every thing else, if there is a woman within ken.

None are so desolate but something dear, Dearer than self, possesses or possess'd A thought, and claims the homage of a tear.

Talent may be in time forgiven, but genius never

I would rather have a nod from an American, than a snuff- box from an emperor.

Still from the fount of joy's delicious springs Some bitter o'er the flowers its bubbling venom flings.