The slander of some people is as great a recommendation as the praise of others.

It is admirably remarked, by a most excellent writer, that zeal can no more hurry a man to act in direct opposition to itself than a rapid stream can carry a boat against its own current.

In a debate, rather pull to pieces the argument of thy antagonists than offer him any of thy own; for thus thou wilt fight him in his own country.

Scarcely one person in a thousand is capable of tasting the happiness of others.

Setting down in writing, is a lasting memory.

Sensuality not only debases both body and mind, but dulls the keen edge of pleasure.

There is nothing a Man of good Sense dreads so much in a Wife, as her having more Sense than himself.