"The only Ghost I ever saw Was dressed in Mechlin – and a Smile –"

"A Book is the best of Friends — The company of books is profitable."

"They say that 'time assuages' — Time never did assuage — An actual suffering strengthens As Sinews do, with age —"

"Much Madness is divinest Sense – To a discerning Eye – Much Sense – the starkest Madness – 'Tis the Majority In this, as all, prevail – Assent – and you are sane – Demur – you're straightway dangerous…"

"The Luxury to apprehend An object that endureth So short a time that it is spent Before it has begun –"