To the last moment of his breath, On hope the wretch relies; And even the pang preceding death Bids expectation rise.
We sometimes had those little rubs which Providence sends to enhance the value of its favors.
What is genius or courage without a heart?
When a person has no need to borrow they find multitudes willing to lend.
Them that asks no questions isn't told a lie.
The way to acquire lasting esteem is not by the fewness of a writer's faults, but the greatness of his beauties, and our noblest works are generally most replete with both.