Languages are the pedigree of nations.
Every man thinks meanly of himself for not having been a soldier, or not having been at sea.
Unless a woman has an amorous heart, she is a dull companion.
Among the numerous stratagems by which pride endeavors to recommend folly to regard, there is scarcely one that meets with less success than affectation, or a perpetual disguise of the real character by fictitious appearances.
A vow is a snare for sin
All is not gold that glitters, as we have often been told; and the adage is verified in your place and my favour; but if what happens does not make us richer, we must bid it welcome, if it makes us wiser.