The English love an insult. It's their only test of a man's sincerity.

Often I sit up in my room reading the greatest part of the night, when the book was borrowed in the evening and to be returned early in the morning, lest it should be missed or wanted.

An infallible Remedy for the Tooth-ach, viz Wash the Root of an aching Tooth, in Elder Vinegar, and let it dry half an hour in the Sun; after which it will never ach more; Probatum est.

If we can sleep without dreaming, it is well that painful dreams are avoided. If, while we sleep, we can have any pleasing dreams, it is as the French say, tant gagne, so much added to the pleasure of life.

I have been apt to think that there has never been, nor ever will be, any such thing as a good war, or a bad peace.

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

Neglect mending a small fault and 'twill soon be a great one.