Those who are unjust in one Thing, will be so in others.

The Unhappy may, possibly, by indulging Thought, hit on some lucky Stratagem for the Relief of his Misfortunes, and the Happy may be infinitely more so by contemplating on his Condition.

To know ourselves, is agreed by all to be the most useful Learning; the first Lessons, therefore, given us ought to be on that Subject.

Of all the Beauties, it is that which attracts the most lasting Admiration, gives the greatest Charm to every thing we say or do, and renders us amiable in every Station, and thro' every Stage of Life.

Those possest of the greatest Virtues are always least pleas'd with the repetition of them.

Those Women who boast the Affections of their Admirers, have a greater share of Vanity than Love.

Possession naturally abates the Vigour of Desire.