A bargain is in its very essence a hostile transaction do not all men try to abate the price of all they buy? I contend that a bargain even between brethren is a declaration of war.

The poor dog, in life the firmest friend. The first to welcome, foremost to defend.

It is when we think we lead that we are most led.

And gentle winds and waters near, make music to the lonely ear.

It is true from early habit, one must make love mechanically as one swims; I was once very fond of both, but now as I never swim unless I tumble into the water, I don't make love till almost obliged.

I have a great mind to believe in Christianity for the mere pleasure of fancying I may be damned.

No words suffice the secret soul to show, For truth denies all eloquence to woe.