Religion! what treasure untold resides in that heavenly word!

God forbid that Judges upon their oath should make resolutions to enlarge jurisdiction.

O Winter! ruler of the inverted year, . . . I crown thee king of intimate delights, Fireside enjoyments, home-born happiness, And all the comforts that the lowly roof Of undisturbed Retirement, and the hours Of long uninterrupted evening, know.

Existence is a strange bargain. Life owes us little; we owe it everything. The only true happiness comes from squandering ourselves for a purpose.

The bird that flutters least is longest on the wing.

[My kitten's] gambols are not to be described, and would be incredible, if they could.

Elegant as simplicity, and warm As ecstasy.