This merriment of parsons is mighty offensive.
I have found men to be more kind than I expected, and less just.
Life is surely given us for higher purposes than to gather what our ancestors have wisely thrown away, and to learn what is of no value but because it has been forgotten.
Fine clothes are good only as they supply the want of other means of procuring respect.
Example is always more efficacious than precept.
By seeing London, I have seen as much of life as the world can show.