Absence of proof is not proof of absence.

Lived in his saddle, loved the chase, the course, And always, ere he mounted, kiss'd his horse.

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

Meditation here may think down hours to moments. Here the heart may give a useful lesson to the head and learning wiser grow without his books.

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

The cares of today are seldom those of tomorrow, and when we lie down at night we may safely say to most of our troubles, "Ye have done your worst, and we shall see you no more."

Nature is a good name for an effect whose cause is God.