We are as liable to be corrupted by books, as by companions.

As the malicious disposition of mankind is too well known, and the cruel pleasure which they take in destroying the reputation of others, the use we are to make of this knowledge is, to afford no handle for reproach; for bad as the world is, it seldom falls on anyone who hath not given some slight cause for censure.

A wonder lasts but nine days, and then the puppy's eyes are open.

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

Fashion is the science of appearance, and it inspires one with the desire to seem rather than to be.

Human life very much resembles a game of chess: for, as in the latter, while a gamester is too attentive to secure himself very strongly on one side of the board, he is apt to leave an unguarded opening on the other, so doth it often happen in life.

I am content; that is a blessing greater than riches; and he to whom that is given need ask no more.