When Knaves betray each other, one can scarce be blamed or the other pitied.

Be ashamed to catch yourself idle.

The great secret of succeeding in conversation is to admire little, to hear much; always to distrust our own reason, and sometimes that of our friends; never to pretend to wit, but to make that of others appear as much as possibly we can; to hearken to what is said and to answer to the purpose.

The good or ill hap of a good or ill life, is the good or ill choice of a good or ill wife.

Be in general virtuous, and you will be happy. At least, you will by such conduct, stand the best chance for such consequences.

Perhaps I'm too saucy or provoking?

Wouldst thou enjoy a long Life, a healthy Body, and a vigorous Mind, and be acquainted also with the wonderful Works of God? labour in the first place to bring thy Appetite into Subjection to Reason.