The knowledge of the theory of logic has no tendency whatever to make men good reasoners.

How well Horatius kept the bridge In the brave days of old.

At present, the novels which we owe to English ladies form no small part of the literary glory of our country. No class of works is more honorably distinguished for fine observation, by grace, by delicate wit, by pure moral feeling.

The effect of violent dislike between groups has always created an indifference to the welfare and honor of the state.

The conformation of his mind was such that whatever was little seemed to him great, and whatever was great seemed to him little.

In perseverance, in self command, in forethought, in all virtues which conduce to success in life, the Scots have never been surpassed.

A beggarly people, A church and no steeple.