It is a tiresome way of speaking, when you should despatch the business, to beat about the bush.

For I know that many good things have happened to many, when least expected; and that many hopes have been disappointed.

I esteem death a trifle, if not caused by guilt.

In misfortune if you cultivate a cheerful disposition you will reap the advantage of it.

That which you know, know not; and that which you see, see not.

It is only when we have lost them that we fully appreciate our blessings.

It wasn't for nothing that the raven was just now croaking on my left hand.