There are three modes of bearing the ills of life; by indifference, which is the most common; by philosophy, which is the most ostentatious; and by religion, which is the most effectual.

I have found by experience that they who have spent all their lives in cities, improve their talents but impair their virtues; and strengthen their minds but weaken their morals.

Opinions, like showers, are generated in high places, but they invariably descend into lower ones, and ultimately flow down to the people as rain unto the sea.

Custom looks to things that are past, and fashion to things that are present, but both of them are somewhat purblind as to things that are to come.

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

Our very best friends have a tincture of jealousy even in their friendship; and when they hear us praised by others, will ascribe it to sinister and interested motives if they can.

The true measure of your character is what you do when nobody's watching.