A great source of calamity lies in regret and anticipation; therefore a person is wise who thinks of the present alone, regardless of the past or future.

A flattering painter, who made it his care To draw men as they ought to be, not as they are.

One man is born with a silver spoon in his mouth, and the other with a wooden ladle.

Conscience is a coward, and those faults it has not strength enough to prevent it seldom has justice enough to accuse.

I can't say whether we had more wit among us now than usual, but I am certain we had more laughing, which answered the end as well.

Good people all, with one accord, Lament for Madam Blaize, Who never wanted a good word From those who spoke her praise.

As some tall cliff that lifts its awful form, Swells from the vale, and midway leaves the storm,- Though round its breast the rolling clouds are spread, Eternal sunshine settles on its head.