It has been said that idleness is the parent of mischief, which is very true; but mischief itself is merely an attempt to escape from the dreary vacuum of idleness.

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I am invariably of the politics of the people at whose table I sit, or...

I am invariably of the politics of the people at whose table I sit, or...

Translation is at best an echo.

Translation is at best an echo.

There are no countries in the world less known by the British than those selfsame...

There are no countries in the world less known by the British than those selfsame...

It has been said that idleness is the parent of mischief, which is very true;...

It has been said that idleness is the parent of mischief, which is very true;...

A losing trade, I assure you, sir: literature is a drug.

A losing trade, I assure you, sir: literature is a drug.

Two great talkers will not travel far together.

Two great talkers will not travel far together.

Youth will be served, every dog has his day, and mine has been a fine...

Youth will be served, every dog has his day, and mine has been a fine...

Next to the love of God, the love of country is the best preventive of...

Next to the love of God, the love of country is the best preventive of...