And life 's enchanted cup but sparkles near the brim.

A woman who gives any advantage to a man may expect a lover - but will sooner or later find a tyrant.

Sublime tobacco! which from east to west, Cheers the tar's labour or the Turkman's rest; Which on the Moslem's ottoman divides His hours, and rivals opium and his brides; Magnificent in Stamboul, but less grand, Though not less loved, in Wapping or the Strand: Divine in hookas, glorious in a pipe, When tipp'd with amber, mellow, rich, and ripe; Like other charmers wooing the caress, More dazzlingly when daring in full dress; Yet thy true lovers more admire by far Thy naked beauties Give me a cigar!

I stood among them, but not of them: in a shroud of thoughts which were not their thoughts.

What is the worst of woes that wait on age? What stamps the wrinkle deeper on the brow? To view each loved one blotted from life's page, And be alone on earth, as I am now.

A pretty woman is a welcome guest.

The 'good old times' - all times when old are good.