It is oftener by the estimation of our own feelings that we exaggerate the good qualities of others than by their merit, and when we praise them we wish to attract their praise.

As it is the mark of great minds to say many things in a few words, so it is that of little minds to use many words to say nothing.

Though confidence is very fine, and makes the future sunny; I want no confidence for mine, I'd rather have the money

Taste may change, but inclination never.

We give nothing so freely as advice.

Novelty is to love like bloom to fruit; it gives a luster which is easily effaced, but never returns.

The exceeding delight we take in talking about ourselves should give us cause to fear that we are giving but very little pleasureto our listeners.