Cleon hath a million acres,— ne’er a one have I; Cleon dwelleth in a palace, — in a cottage I. - Charles Mackay

The demand for tulips of a rare species increased so much in the year 1636, that regular marts for their sale were established on the Stock Exchange of Amsterdam, in Rotterdam, Harlaem, Leyden, Alkmar, Hoorn, and other towns.

Aid the dawning, tongue and pen; Aid it, hopes of honest men!

Of all the nations in the world the French are the most renowned for singing over their grievances. Of that country it has been remarked with some truth, that its whole history may be traced in its songs.