Let me be ignorant, and in nothing good, but graciously to know I am no better.

Cease to lament for that thou canst not help; and study help for that which thou lamentest.

In friendship, as in love, we are often happier through our ignorance than our knowledge.

My thoughts are whirled like a potter's wheel; I know not where I am nor what I do.

God defend the right.

Farewell! thou art too dear for my possessing.

O, speak again, bright angel! for thou art As glorious to this night, being o'er my head As is a winged messenger of heaven