Any fool may write a most valuable book by chance, if he will only tell us what he heard and saw with veracity.

And weep the more, because I weep in vain.

What female heart can gold despise? What cat 's averse to fish?

The time will come, when thou shalt lift thine eyes To watch a long-drawn battle in the skies. While aged peasants, too amazed for words, Stare at the flying fleets of wondrous birds.

There are certain scenes that would awe an atheist into belief, without the help of other argument.

Commerce changes entirely the fate and genius of nations, by communicating arts and opinions, circulating money, and introducing the materials of luxury; she first opens and polishes the mind, then corrupts and enervates both that and the body.

The still small voice of gratitude.