It was in the reign of George II. that the above-named personages lived and quarrelled ; good or bad, handsome or ugly, rich or poor, they are all equal now

It is from the level of calamities, not that of every-day life, that we learn impressive and useful lessons.

He that has ears to hear, let him stuff them with cotton.

Under the magnetism of friendship the modest man becomes bold; the shy, confident; the lazy, active; and the impetuous, prudent and peaceful.

To forego even ambition when the end is gained - who can say this is not greatness?

A good laugh is sunshine in the house.

Happy! Who is happy? Was there not a serpent in Paradise itself? And if Eve had been perfectly happy beforehand, would she have listened to the tempter?