The villain's censure is extorted praise.
The same ambition can destroy or save, and make a patriot as it makes a knave.
Man never thinks himself happy, but when he enjoys those things which others want or desire.
Such as are still observing upon others are like those who are always abroad at other men's houses, reforming everything there while their own runs to ruin.
Rogues in rags are kept in countenance by rogues in ruffles.
Behold the child, by Nature's kindly law pleased with a rattle, tickled with a straw.