But authors before they write should read.

The Spring is generally fertile in new acquaintances.

... there's nothing but quarreling with the women; it's my belief they like it better than victuals and drink.

How truly does this journal contain my real and undisguised thoughts--I always write it according to the humour I am in, and if astranger was to think it worth reading, how capricious--insolent & whimsical I must appear!--one moment flighty and half mad,--the next sad and melancholy. No matter! Its truth and simplicity are its sole recommendations.

We continually say things to support an opinion, which we have given, that in reality we don't above half mean.

To whom, then, must I dedicate my wonderful, surprising and interesting adventures? to whom dare I reveal my private opinion of my nearest relations? the secret thoughts of my dearest friends? my own hopes, fears, reflections and dislikes? Nobody!

But authors before they write should read.