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.

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

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

A truly elegant taste is generally accompanied with excellency of heart.

A good face they say, is a letter of recommendation. O Nature, Nature, why art thou so dishonest, as ever to send men with these false recommendations into the World!

The prudence of the best heads is often defeated by tenderness of the best hearts.

Thirst teaches all animals to drink, but drunkenness belongs only to man.