We are persons of quality, I assure you, and women of fashion, and come to see and to be seen.
It is less dishonor to hear imperfectly than to speak imperfectly. The ears are excused; the understanding is not.
He who is taught only by himself has a fool for a master.
A thankful man owes a courtesy ever; the unthankful but when he needs it.
Affliction teacheth a wicked person sometime to pray; prosperity never.
Many might go to heaven with half the labour they go to hell, if they would venture their industry the right way.