We endeavor to conceal our vices under the disguise of the opposite virtues.

What's vice today may be virtue, tomorrow.

Good writers will, indeed, do well to imitate the ingenious traveller. . .who always proportions his stay in any place.

Fear hath the common fault of a justice of peace, and is apt to conclude hastily from every slight circumstance, without examining the evidence on both sides.

Dignity and love were never yet boon companions.

Some folks rail against other folks, because other folks have what some folks would be glad of.

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.