I have always believed that all things depended upon Fortune, and nothing upon ourselves.

If I am fool, it is, at least, a doubting one; and I envy no one the certainty of his self-approved wisdom.

Where there is mystery, it is generally suspected there must also be evil.

Yon Sun that sets upon the sea We follow in his flight; Farewell awhile to him and thee, My native land-Good Night!

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.

'Tis pleasant, sure, to see one's name in print. A book's a book, although there's nothing in 't.

Eternity forbids thee to forget.