That, which has not its alternation of rest, will not last long.

We are slow to believe that which if believed would hurt our feelings.

Where crime is taught from early years, it becomes a part of nature.

Alas! how difficult it is not to betray one's guilt by one's looks.

That fair face will as years roll on lose its beauty, and old age will bring its wrinkles to the brow.

Gold will buy the highest honours; and gold will purchase love.

Thanks are justly due for boons unbought