The noisy and extensive scene of crowds without company, and dissipation without pleasure.

The clergy successfully preached the doctrines of patience and pusillanimity; the active virtues of society were discouraged; and the last remains of a military spirit were buried in the cloister: a large portion of public and private wealth was con

History is little more than the register of the crimes, follies, and misfortunes of mankind.

Our work is the presentation of our capabilities.

The winds and the waves are always on the side of the ablest navigators.

Revenge is profitable, gratitude is expensive.