The proper study of Mankind is Man.

On life's vast ocean diversely we sail, Reason the card, but passion is the gale; Nor God alone in the still calm we find, He mounts the storm, and walks upon the wind.

An atheist is but a mad, ridiculous derider of piety, but a hypocrite makes a sober jest of God and religion; he finds it easier to be upon his knees than to rise to a good action.

All chance, direction, which thou canst not see

An obstinate person does not hold opinions; they hold them.

Authors, like coins, grow dear as they grow old.

Beauties in vain their pretty eyes may roll; charms strike the sight, but merit wins the soul.