The capital is become an overgrown monster; which, like a dropsical head, will in time leave the body and extremities without nourishment and support.

I think for my part one half of the nation is mad - and the other not very sound.

I find that the old Roman baths of this quarter, were found covered by an old burying ground, belonging to the Abbey; through which, in all probability, the water drains in its passage; so that as we drink the decoction of the living bodies at the Pump-room, we swallow the strainings of rotten bones and carcasses at the private bath - I vow to God, the very idea turns my stomach!

A man's opinion of danger varies at different times, in consequence of an irregular tide of animal spirits; and he is actuated by considerations which he dares not avow.

Some folks are wise and some are otherwise.

Nature and wisdom are not, but should be, companions.

True courage scorns to vent her prowess in a storm of words; and to the valiant action speaks alone.