Sir, money, money, the most charming of all things; money, which will say more in one moment than the most elegant lover can in years. Perhaps you will say a man is not young; I answer he is rich. He is not genteel, handsome, witty, brave, good-humored, but he is rich, rich, rich, rich, rich -that one word contradicts everything you can say against him.

When I mention religion I mean the Christian religion; and not only the Christian religion, but the Protestant religion; and not only the Protestant religion, but the Church of England.

A newspaper consists of just the same number of words, whether there be any news in it or not.

There is perhaps no surer mark of folly, than to attempt to correct natural infirmities of those we love.

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.

Setting down in writing, is a lasting memory.

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