We make our own fortune and call it destiny.
Knowledge of mankind is a knowledge of their passions.
The art of conversation is to be prompt without being stubborn, to refute without argument, and to clothe great matters in a motley garb.
When a man is going to try and borrow money, it is wise to look prosperous
Enthusiasm is the breath of genius.
The girl of the period sets up to be natural, and is only rude; mistakes insolence for innocence; says everything that comes first to her lips, and thinks she is gay when she is only giddy.