The only thing one can do one day one did not do the day before is to die.

I endeavor to be wise when I cannot be merry, easy when I cannot be glad, content with what cannot be mended, and patient when there be no redress.

Not to be miserable is all some people are capable of.

I always wish to find great virtues where there are great talents, and to love what I admire.

You will find many a creature by earth, air, and water, that is more beautiful than a woman.

I never invite idiots to my house.

It is very unreasonable of people to expect one should be at home, because one is in the house. Of all privileges, that of invisibility is the most valuable.