—Charles Lamb.
476
Thou, who feelest not for the distress of others,
Meritest not to be called by the name of man.
477
It is better occasionally to be deceived in people than for one to be always distrustful.
478
God and the doctor we alike adore
In times of danger, only,—not before:
The danger past, both are alike requited;
God, is alas!—forgotten, and the doctor—slighted.
—Anon.
479
Did you never observe that dogs have not the power of comparing? A dog will take a small bit of meat as readily, when both are before him.