It is one of the vexatious mortifications of a studious man to have his thoughts disordered by a tedious visit.
Roger L'EstrangeThe devil helps his servants for a season; but when they get into a pinch; he leaves them in the lurch.
Roger L'EstrangePassions, as fire and water, are good servants, but bad masters, and subminister to the best and worst purposes.
Roger L'Estrange