In discussing these exceptions from the course of nature, the first question is, whether the fact be justly stated. That which is strange is delightful, and a pleasing error is not willingly detected.

The finest landscape in the world is improved by a good inn in the foreground.

I do not know, sir, that the fellow is an infidel; but if he be an infidel, he is an infidel as a dog is an infidel; that is to say, he has never thought upon the subject.

People may be taken in once, who imagine that an author is greater in private life than other men.

There may be community of material possessions, but there can never be community of love or esteem.

He that is much flattered soon learns to flatter himself.

Love has no great influences upon the sum of life.