Charles Maturin

They waste life in what are called good resolutions—partial efforts at reformation, feebly commenced, heartlessly conducted, and hopelessly concluded.

'Tis well to be merry and wise, 'Tis well to be honest and true; 'Tis well to be off with the old love, Before you are on with the new.

O wretched is the dame, to whom the sound, "Your lord will soon return," no pleasure brings.

A malady Preys on my heart that med'cine cannot reach.