I find I journalize too tediously. Let me try to abbreviate. – James Boswell
For my own part I think no innocent species of wit or pleasantry should be suppressed: and that a good pun may be admitted among the smaller excellencies of lively conversation. – James Boswell
I have discovered that we may be in some degree whatever character we choose. Besides, practice forms a man to anything. – James Boswell
I, who have no sisters or brothers, look with some degree of innocent envy on those who may be said to be born to friends. – James Boswell