The hours we pass with happy prospects in view are more pleasing than those crowded with fruition.

As writers become more numerous, it is natural for readers to become more indolent; whence must necessarily arise a desire of attaining knowledge with the greatest possible ease.

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.

The work of eradicating crimes is not by making punishment familiar, but formidable.

Thou source of all my bliss and all my woe, That found'st me poor at first, and keep'st me so.

The first time I read an excellent book, it is to me just as if I had gained a new friend. When I read a book over I have perused before, it resembles the meeting with an old one.

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.