Childhood is never troubled with foresight.

the mind naturally accommodates itself, even to the most ridiculous improprieties, if they occur frequently.

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

The mind is but too naturally prone to pleasure, but too easily yielded to dissipation

... it's vastly more irksome to give up one's own way, than to hear a few impertinent remarks.

Money is the source of the greatest vice, and that nation which is most rich, is most wicked.

Generosity without delicacy, like wit without judgment, generally gives as much pain as pleasure.