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

To save the mind from preying inwardly upon itself, it must be encouraged to some outward pursuit. There is no other way to elude apathy, or escape discontent; none other to guard the temper from that quarrel with itself, which ultimately ends in quarreling with all mankind.

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

To a heart formed for friendship and affection the charms of solitude are very short-lived.

I cannot sleep - great joy is as restless as sorrow.

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

I am ashamed of confessing that I have nothing to confess.