The same refinement which brings us new pleasures exposes us to new pains.

As the excitement of the game increases, prudence is sure to diminish.

Genius, the Pythian of the beautiful, leaves its large truths a riddle to the dull.

Philosophy, while it soothes the reason, damps the ambition.

There is no policy like politeness; and a good manner is the best thing in the world either to get a good name, or to supply the want of it.

Remedy your deficiencies,and your merits will take care of themselves.

Love sacrifices all things to bless the thing it loves.