Self-denial is often the sacrifice of one sort of self-love for another.

It is a common observation that any fool can get money; but they are not wise that think so.

Love is an alliance of friendship and animalism; if the former predominates it is passion exalted and refined; if the latter, gross and sensual.

We should have all our communications with men, as in the presence of God; and with God, as in the presence of men.

To despise our own species is the price we must often pay for knowledge of it.

Friendship often ends in love, but love in friendship - never.

We must suit the flattery to the mind and taste of the recipient. We do not put essences into hogsheads, nor porter into phials. Delicate minds may be disgusted by compliments that would please a grosser intellect; as some fine ladies who would be shocked at the idea of a dram will not refuse a liqueur.