Imagination took the reins, and reason, slow-paced, though sure-footed, was unequal to a race with so eccentric and flighty a companion.

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

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

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

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

But if the young are never tired of erring in conduct, neither are the older in erring of judgment.

such is the effect of true politeness, that it banishes all restraint and embarassment.