The greatest part of mankind labor under one delirium or another; and Don Quixote differed from the rest, not in madness, but the species of it. The covetous, the prodigal, the superstitious, the libertine, and the coffee-house politician, are all Quixotes in their several ways.

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

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

Wisdom is the talent of buying virtuous pleasures at the cheapest rate.

Love and scandal are the best sweeteners of tea.

Every physician almost hath his favourite disease.

The highest friendship must always lead us to the highest pleasure.