Attainment is followed by neglect, possession by disgust, and the malicious remark of the Greek epigrammatist on marriage may be applied to many another course of life, that its two days of happiness are the first and the last

The botanist looks upon the astronomer as a being unworthy of his regard; and he that is glowing great and happy by electrifying a bottle wonders how the world can be engaged by trifling prattle about war and peace.

No man hates him at whom he can laugh.

Parents are by no means exempt from the intoxication of dominion.

You despise a man for avarice; but you do not hate him.

Life is barren enough surely with all her trappings; let us be therefore cautious of how we strip her.

Never speak of a man in his own presence. It is always indelicate, and may be offensive .