We may anticipate bliss, but who ever drank of that enchanted cup unalloved?

There are some who affect a want of affectation, and flatter themselves that they are above flattery; they are proud of being thought extremely humble, and would go round the world to punish those who thought them capable of revenge; they are so satisfied of the suavity of their own temper that they would quarrel with their dearest benefactor only for doubting it.

The most zealous converters are always the most rancorous when they fail of producing conversion.

A coxcomb begins by determining that his own profession is the first; and he finishes by deciding that he is the first of profession.

Life often presents us with a choice of evils, rather than of goods.

When you have nothing to say, say nothing; a weak defense strengthens your opponent, and silence is less injurious than a bad reply.

A lady of fashion will sooner excuse a freedom flowing from admiration than a slight resulting from indifference.