What caricature is in painting, burlesque is in writing; and in the same manner the comic writer and painter correlate to each other; as in the former, the painter seems to have the advantage, so it is in the latter infinitely on the side of the writer. For the monstrous is much easier to paint than describe, and the ridiculous to describe than paint.

These are called the pious frauds of friendship.

Never trust the man who has reason to suspect that you know he hath injured you.

Great joy, especially after a sudden change of circumstances, is apt to be silent, and dwells rather in the heart than on the tongue.

The life of a coquette is one constant lie; and the only rule by which you can form any correct judgment of them is that they are never what they seem.

Considering the unforeseen events of this world, we should be taught that no human condition should inspire men with absolute despair.

Success is a fruit of slow growth.