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It may be observed in general that the future is purchased by the present. It is not possible to secure distant or permanent happiness but by the forbearance of some immediate gratification.

Cautious age suspects the flattering form, and only credits what experience tells.

There is no wisdom in useless and hopeless sorrow, but there is something in it so like virtue, that he who is wholly without it cannot be loved.

Let me smile with the wise, and feed with the rich.

Those authors who would find many readers, must endeavour to please while they instruct.

The joy of life is variety; the tenderest love requires to be rekindled by intervals of absence.