Vices are often habits rather than passions.

There is nothing so unready as readiness of wit.

There are some women who are flirts upon principle; they consider it their duty to make themselves as pleasing as possible to every one.

It is easy for men to write and talk like philosophers, but to act with wisdom, there is the rub!

It is, no doubt, an immense advantage to have done nothing, but one should not abuse it.

A fool may have his coat embroidered with gold, but it is a fool's coat still.

Familiarity is the root of the closest friendships, as well as the interests hatreds.