To swear is neither brave, polite, nor wise.

True ease in writing comes from art, not chance, As those move easiest who have learned to dance.

Men, some to business, some to pleasure take; But every woman is at heart a rake.

Education forms the common mind. Just as the twig is bent, the tree's inclined.

Some men's wit is like a dark lantern, which serves their own turn and guides them their own way, but is never known (according to the Scripture phrase) either to shine forth before men, or to glorify their Father in heaven.

A family is but too often a commonwealth of malignants.

Plays round the head, but comes not to the heart. One self-approving hour whole years outweighs Of stupid starers and of loud huzzas; And more true joy Marcellus exil'd feels Than Cæsar with a senate at his heels. In parts superior what advantage lies? Tell (for you can) what is it to be wise? 'T is but to know how little can be known; To see all others' faults, and feel our own.