Conscience - the only incorruptible thing about us.

Most men like in women what is most opposite their own characters.

When children are doing nothing, they are doing mischief.

I look upon the vulgar observation, 'That the devil often deserts his friends, and leaves them in the lurch,' to be a great abuse on that gentleman's character. Perhaps he may sometimes desert those who are only his cup acquaintance; or who, at most, are but half his; but he generally stands by those who are thoroughly his servants, and helps them off in all extremities, till their bargain expires.

Sensuality not only debases both body and mind, but dulls the keen edge of pleasure.

Some folks rail against other folks, because other folks have what some folks would be glad of.

Petition me no petitions, sir, to-day; Let other hours be set apart for business. To-day it is our pleasure to be drunk; And this our queen shall be as drunk as we.