We love to expect, and when expectation is either disappointed or gratified, we want to be again expecting.
A ship is worse than a gaol. There is, in a gaol, better air, better company, better conveniency of every kind; and a ship has the additional disadvantage of of being in danger.
Books have always a secret influence on the understanding.
None are happy but by anticipation of change.
All theory is against free will; all experience is for it.
Profuseness is a cruel and crafty demon, that gradually involves her followers in dependence and debt; that is, fetters them with irons that enter into their souls.