The loud laugh that spoke the vacant mind.

The whitewash'd wall, the nicely sanded floor, The varnish'd clock that click'd behind the door; The chest, contriv'd a double debt to pay,- A bed by night, a chest of drawers by day.

It has been well observed that few are better qualified to give others advice than those who have taken the least of it themselves.

Don't let us make imaginary evils, when you know we have so many real ones to encounter.

But winter lingering chills the lap of May.

Unequal combinations are always disadvantageous to the weaker side.

Silence is become his mother tongue.