A Christmas gambol oft could cheer The poor man's heart through half the year.

In that pleasant district of merry England which is watered by the river Don, there extended in ancient times a large forest, covering the greater part of the beautiful hills and valleys which lie between Sheffield and the pleasant town of Doncaster.

He that follows the advice of reason has a mind that is elevated above the reach of injury; that sits above the clouds, in a calm and quiet ether, and with a brave indifferency hears the rolling thunders grumble and burst under his feet.

Ridicule often checks what is absurd, and fully as often smothers that which is noble.

The chain of friendship, however bright, does not stand the attrition of constant close contact.

Profan'd the God-given strength, and marr'd the lofty line.

He who indulges his sense in any excesses renders himself obnoxious to his own reason; and, to gratify the brute in him, displeases the man, and sets his two natures at variance.