What avails the best sentiments, if people do not live suitably to them?
Disappointments sinks the heart of man; but the renewal of hope give consolation.
The variety of the productions of genius, like that of the operations of nature; are without limit.
A variety of blessings have been conferred upon us.
Thou cannot heal him, it is true, but thou may do something to relieve him.
In piety and virtue consist the happiness of man.
O thou, my voice inspire,
Who touched Isaiah's hallowed lips with fire.
| Note 1. | Will martial flames for ever fire thy mind, And never, never be to Heaven resigned? |
He was a man whose inclinations led him to be corrupt, and had great abilities to manage the business.
| Note 2. | The crown of virtue is peace and honor. |