The lot of critics is to be remembered by what they failed to understand.

Faith goes out through the window when beauty comes in at the door.

Ay, rail at gaming - 'tis a rich topic, and affords noble declamation. Go, preach against it in the city - you'll find a congregation in every tavern.

I am rich beyond the dreams of avarice.

If I am asked 'what is good?' my answer is that good is good, and that is the end of the matter.

Now, in my opinion, a woman has no business with Power-Power admits no equal, and dismisses friendship for flattery. Besides, it keeps the men at a distance, and that is not always what we wish.

All moral laws are merely statements that certain kinds of actions will have good effects.