Scratching is one of nature's sweetest gratifications, and nearest at hand.
I enjoy books as misers enjoy treasures, because I know I can enjoy them whenever I please.
I have never known a greater miracle, or monster, than myself.
I am afraid that our eyes are bigger than our stomachs, and that we have more curiosity than understanding. We grasp at everything, but catch nothing except wind.
A little of everything and nothing thoroughly, after the French fashion.
But the touch or company of any man whatsoever stirreth up their heat, which in their solitude was hushed and quiet, and lay as cinders raked up in ashes.