A mother is the truest friend we have.

It is almost startling to hear this warning of departed time sounding among the tombs, and telling the lapse of the hour, which, like a billow, has rolled us onward towards the grave.

Into the space of one little hour sins enough may be conjured up by evil tongues to blast the fame of a whole life of virtue.

Angling is an amusement peculiarly adapted to the mild and cultivated scenery of England

The easiest thing to do, whenever you fail, is to put yourself down by blaming your lack of ability for your misfortunes.

He who thinks much says but little in proportion to his thoughts. He selects that language which will convey his ideas in the most explicit and direct manner.

I've had it with you and your emotional constipation!