Honesty needs no pains to set itself off.

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

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.

Other men it is said have seen angels, but I have seen thee and thou art enough.

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.

Can't I another's face commend, Or to her virtues be a friend, But instantly your forehead louers, As if her merit lessen'd yours?