Distance either of time or place is sufficient to reconcile weak minds to wonderful relations.

Those who do not feel pain seldom think that it is felt.

I had done all that I could, and no Man is well pleased to have his all neglected, be it ever so little.

In the bottle discontent seeks for comfort, cowardice for courage, and bashfulness for confidence.

The specualtist, who is not content with superficial views, harasses himself with fruitless curiosity; and still, as he inquires more, perceives only that he knows less.

By seeing London, I have seen as much of life as the world can show.

Nothing will ever be attempted if all possible objections must first be overcome.