God forgive me for having thought it possible that a schoolmaster could be out and out a rational being.

I envy thee not thy faith, which is ever in thy mouth but never in thy heart nor in thy practice

In man's most dark extremity Oft succour dawns from Heaven.

He turn'd his charger as he spake, Upon the river shore, He gave his bridle reins a shake, Said, "Adieu for evermore, my love, And adieu for evermore."

The paths of virtue, though seldom those of worldly greatness, are always those of pleasantness and peace.

Treason seldom dwells with courage.

Will future ages believe that such stupid bigotry ever existed!