Men seldom think deeply on subjects in which they have no choice of opinion: they are fearful of encountering obstacles to their faith--as in religion--and so are content with the surface.

Fame, the sovereign deity of proud ambition.

The Right Honourable gentleman is indebted to his memory for his jests, and to his imagination for his facts.

Mr. Speaker. I said the honorable member was a liar it is true and I am sorry for it. The honorable member may place the punctuation where he pleases.

When of a gossiping circle it was asked, "What are they doing?" The answer was, "Swapping lies.

A man may think an untruth as well as speak one.

A bumper of good liquor Will end a contest quicker Than justice, judge or vicar.