A stereotyped but unconscious despair is concealed even under what are called the games and amusements of mankind.

A stereotyped but unconscious despair is concealed even under what are called the games and amusements of mankind.

The real character of a man is found out by his amusements.

The real character of a man is found out by his amusements.

Cards were at first for benefits designed, sent to amuse, not to enslave the mind.

Cards were at first for benefits designed, sent to amuse, not to enslave the mind.

Prayer is not an old woman's idle amusement. Properly understood and applied, it is the most potent instrument of action.

Prayer is not an old woman's idle amusement. Properly understood and applied, it is the most potent instrument of action.

You can't live on amusement. It is the froth on water -- an inch deep and then the mud.

You can't live on amusement. It is the froth on water -- an inch deep and then the mud.

Life would be tolerable but for its amusements.

Life would be tolerable but for its amusements.