Indeed, what is there that does not appear marvelous when it comes to our knowledge for the first time? How many things, too, are looked up on as quite impossible until they have been actually effected?

In the literary as well as military world, most powerful abilities will often be found concealed under a rustic garb.

There is always something new out of Africa.

A dear bargain is always disagreeable, particularly as it is a reflection upon the buyer's judgment.

No one is wise at all times.

We neglect those things which are under our very eyes, and heedless of things within our grasp, pursue those which are afar off.

Amid the sufferings of life on earth, suicide is God's best gift to man.