Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body - Joseph Addison

... when I see kings lying by those who deposed them,... or holy men that divided the world with their contests and disputes, I reflect with sorrow and astonishment on the little competitions, factions, and debates of mankind.

When love's well-timed 'tis not a fault to love;
The strong, the brave, the virtuous, and the wise,
Sink in the soft captivity together.

I have often thought, says Sir Roger, it happens very well that Christmas should fall out in the Middle of the Winter