That perfect tranquillity of life, which is nowhere to be found but in retreat, a faithful friend and a good library.

Love ceases to be a pleasure, when it ceases to be a secret.

I value fame as much as if I had been born a Hero.

As love is the most noble and divine passion of the soul, so is it that to which we may justly attribute all the real satisfactions of life, and without it, man is unfinished, and unhappy.

Time lessens all extremes and reduces 'em to mediums and unconcern.

There is no sinner like a young saint.

Affectation hath always had a greater share both in the action and discourse of men than truth and judgment have.