Far from having taken any positive step, I have not yet even fommed any resolution.

To despise riches, may, indeed, be philosophic, but to dispense them worthily, must surely be more beneficial to mankind.

Insensibility, of all kinds, and on all occasions, most moves my imperial displeasure

The laws of custom make our [returning a visit] necessary. O how I hate this vile custom which obliges us to make slaves of ourselves! to sell the most precious property we boast, our time;--and to sacrifice it to every prattling impertinent who chooses to demand it!

Unused to the situations in which I find myself, and embarassed by the slightest difficulties, I seldom discover, till too late, how I ought to act.

falsehood is not more unjustifiable than unsafe.

How little has situation to do with happiness.