A man who has not been in Italy, is always conscious of an inferiority, from his not having seen what it is expected a man should see
Nothing is to be expected from the workman whose tools are for ever to be sought
It is indeed certain, that whoever attempts any common topick, will find unexpected coincidences of his thoughts with those of other writers; nor can the nicest judgment always distinguish accidental similitude from artful imitation.
Our brightest blazes of gladness are commonly kindled by unexpected sparks.
Pleasure is very seldom found where it is sought. Our brightest blazes are commonly kindled by unexpected sparks.
Misfortunes should always be expected.
Nothing is more common than mutual dislike, where mutual approbation is particularly expected.
Merriment is always the effect of a sudden impression. The jest which is expected is already destroyed.