64 reading memorandums. y^^y 18. 



whilst you admire the elegant language they are re- 

 plete with, a secret impulse bids you follow the 

 charming precepts. 



Melanc1>oly brings to one's mind the exprefsions of 

 others, which exactly describe our own sensations, 

 more than any other affection. 



We are never more angry than when we find our- 

 selves duped. Natural, justifiable pride revolts 

 against duplicity ; and we can sooner forgive any in- 

 jury than that of deceit. 



Courage incites soldiers to fight for their country : 

 But it is cowardice alone that drives duelists toge- 

 ther. 



Three maxims never to be departed from, for a 

 happy life. 



1st. An implicit acquiescence in the will of pro- 

 vidence, from a conviction that all its dispensations 

 are ultimately intended for our good. 



2d. That, without embarafsing ourselves by re- 

 verting to the past, or looking forward to the future, 

 ■we. ought, in every present instance, to act in strict 

 conformity to the dictates of conscience and reason. 



3d. Never consider slight omifsions, and trifling 

 errors, as beneath our care and attention. 



Many things would remain perfectly harmlefs by 

 aeglect, that are too frequently exalted into mischief 

 hy being legally noticed. 



