Most people dislike vanity in others, whatever share they have of it themselves.

Don't think to hunt two hares with one dog.

The expenses required to prevent a war are much lighter than those that will, if not prevented, be absolutely necessary to maintain it.

All the heavenly Bodies, the Stars and Planets, are regulated with the utmost Wisdom! And can we suppose less Care to be taken in the Order of the moral than in the natural System?

If you would have a faithful servant, and one that you like, serve yourself.

I think that a young state, like a young virgin, should modestly stay at home, and wait the application of suitors for an alliance with her; and not run about offering her amity to all the world; and hazarding their refusal. Our virgin is a jolly one; and tho at present not very rich, will in time be a great fortune, and where she has a favorable predisposition, it seems to me well worth cultivating.

Don't throw stones at your neighbors, if your own windows are glass.