At every trifle take offense, that always shows great pride or little sense.

The greatest advantage I know of being thought a wit by the world is, that it gives one the greater freedom of playing the fool.

To swear is neither brave, polite, nor wise.

What bosom beast not in his country's cause?

You beat your Pate, and fancy Wit will come: Knock as you please, there's no body at home.

I believe no one qualification is so likely to make a good writer, as the power of rejecting his own thoughts.

Conceit is to nature what paint is to beauty; it is not only needless, but it impairs what it would improve.