By flatterers besieged And so obliging that he ne'er obliged.

She who ne'er answers till a husband cools, Or, if she rules him, never shows she rules; Charms by accepting, by submitting, sways, Yet has her humor most, when she obeys.

Physicians are in general the most amiable companions and the best friends, as well as the most learned men I know.

Talk what you will of taste, my friend, you'll find two of a face as soon as of a mind.

Whenever I find a great deal of gratitude in a poor man, I take it for granted there would be as much generosity if he were a rich man.

Gentle dullness ever loves a joke.

All chance, direction, which thou canst not see