There are moments of mingled sorrow and tenderness, which hallow the caresses of affection.
The very difference of character in marriage produces a harmonious combination.
The tongue is the only instrument that gets sharper with use.
The Indians with surprise found the mouldering trees of their forests suddenly teeming with ambrosial sweet; and nothing, I am told, can exceed the greedy relish with which they banquet for the first time upon this unbought luxury of the wilderness.
It's a fair wind that blew men to ale.
Christmas is here, Merry old Christmas, Gift-bearing Christmas, Day of grand memories, King of the year!