a straight line is the shortest possible line between any two points - an axiom equally true in morals as in mathematics.

First loves are not necessarily more foolish than others; but the chances are certainly against them. Proximity of time or place, a variety of accidental circumstances more than the essential merits of the object, often produce what is called first love.

Home! With what different sensations different people pronounce and hear that word pronounced!

there is no reasoning with imagination.

Bishop Wilkins prophesied that the time would come when gentlemen, when they were to go on a journey, would call for their wings as regularly as they call for their boots.

Some people talk of morality, and some of religion, but give me a little snug property.

tyranny and injustice always produce cunning and falsehood.