Whenever I meet with anything agreeable in this world it surprises me so much - and pleases me so much (when my passions are not interested in one way or the other) that I go on wondering for a week to come.
I had a dream, which was not at all a dream.
The truly brave are soft of heart and eyes, and feel for what their duty bids them do.
And wrinkles, the damned democrats, won't flatter.
A feast not profuse but elegant; more of salt [refinement] than of expense.
I see before me the gladiator lie.