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.

Now flattery can never do good; twice cursed in the giving and the receiving, it ought to be.

I've a great fancy to see my own funeral afore I die.

Nature's hasty conscience.

Those who are animated by hope can perform what would seem impossibilities to those who are under the depressing influence of fear.

Business was his aversion; Pleasure was his business.

every man who takes a part in politics, especially in times when parties run high, must expect to be abused; they must bear it; and their friends must learn to bear it for them.