What deep wounds ever closed without a scar? The hearts bleed longest, and heals but to wear That which disfigures it.

A sort of hostile transaction, very necessary to keep the world going, but by no means a sinecure to the parties concerned.

Whatsoever thy birth, Thou wert a beautiful thought, and softly bodied forth.

For what were all these country patriots born? To hunt, and vote, and raise the price of corn?

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

Retirement accords with the tone of my mind; I will not descend to a world I despise.

Had sigh'd to many, though he loved but one.