The land of literature is a fairy land to those who view it at a distance, but, like all other landscapes, the charm fades on a nearer approach, and the thorns and briars become visible.

Who ever hears of fat men heading a riot, or herding together in turbulent mobs? No - no, your lean, hungry men who are continually worrying society, and setting the whole community by the ears.

There was one species of despotism under which he had long groaned, and that was petticoat government.

They who drink beer will think beer.

A barking dog is often more useful than a sleeping lion.

There is in every true woman's heart, a spark of heavenly fire, which lies dormant in the broad daylight of prosperity, but which kindles up and beams and blazes in the dark hour of adversity.

I have often had occasion to remark the fortitude with which women sustain the most overwhelming reverses of fortunes.