I describe not men, but manners; not an individual, but a species.

Great joy, especially after a sudden change of circumstances, is apt to be silent, and dwells rather in the heart than on the tongue.

Never trust the man who has reason to suspect that you know he hath injured you.

These are called the pious frauds of friendship.

There cannot be a move glorious object in creation than a human being replete with benevolence, meditating in what manner he might render himself most acceptable to his Creator by doing most good to His creatures.

Good-breeding is not confined to externals, much less to any particular dress or attitude of the body; it is the art of pleasing, or contributing as much as possible to the ease and happiness of those with whom you converse.

In the forming of female friendships beauty seldom recommends one woman to another.