Dancing begets warmth, which is the parent of wantonness. It is, Sir, the great grandfather of cuckoldom.

An author ought to consider himself, not as a gentleman who gives a private or eleemosynary treat, but rather as one who keeps a public ordinary, at which all persons are welcome for their money.

It is well known to all great men, that by conferring an obligation they do not always procure a friend, but are certain of creating many enemies.

To the generality of men you cannot give a stronger hint for them to impose upon you than by imposing upon yourself.

Prudence is a duty which we owe ourselves, and if we will be so much our own enemies as to neglect it, we are not to wonder if the world is deficient in discharging their duty to us; for when a man lays the foundation of his own ruin, others too often are apt to build upon it.

The prudence of the best heads is often defeated by tenderness of the best hearts.

When I'm not thanked at all, I'm thanked enough.