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

There is not in the universe a more ridiculous, nor a more contemptible animal, than a proud clergyman.

Commend a fool for his wit, or a rogue for his honesty and he will receive you into his favour.

As a conquered rebellion strengthens a government, or as health is more perfectly established by recovery from some diseases; so anger, when removed, often gives new life to affection.

A good heart will, at all times, betray the best head in the world.

Giving comfort under affliction requires that penetration into the human mind, joined to that experience which knows how to soothe, how to reason, and how to ridicule; taking the utmost care never to apply those arts improperly.

Some virtuous women are too liberal in their insults to a frail sister; but virtue can support itself without borrowing any assistance from the vices of other women.