The loss of a friend is like that of a limb; time may heal the anguish of the wound, but the loss cannot be repaired.

For society, of all places I have ever been, Norwich is the best.

In fall-orbed glory, yonder moon divine, Rolls through the dark blue depths.

Whoever has tasted the breath of morning knows that the most invigorating and most delightful hours of then day are commonly spent in bed; though it is the evident intention of nature that we should enjoy and profit by them.

Be thankful that your lot has fallen on times when, though there may be many evil tongues and exasperated spirits, there are none who have fire and fagot at command.

What will not woman, gentle woman dare; when strong affection stirs her spirit up?

Among the poor, the approach of dissolution is usually regarded with a quiet and natural composure, which it is consolatory to contemplate, and which is as far removed from the dead palsy of unbelief as it is from the delirious raptures of fanaticism. Theirs is a true, unhesitating faith, and they are willing to lay down the burden of e weary life, in the sure and certain hope of a blessed immortality.