And Life 's Enchanted Cup But Sparkles

Men Think Highly Of Those Who Rise Rapidly In The World; Whereas Nothing Rises Quicker Than Dust, Straw, And Feathers.

Let None Think To Fly The Danger For Soon Or Late Love Is His Own Avenger.

Self-love For Ever Creeps Out, Like A Snake, To Sting Anything Which Happens To Stumble Upon It.

Where There Is Mystery, It Is Generally Suspected There Must Also Be Evil.

Though I Love My Country, I Do Not Love My Countrymen.